# Catholic Me - What is an Indulgence?

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Podcast: [Catholic Me - Mass Reflection, Spirituality & Much More](https://stenobird.com/podcast/catholic-me-mass-reflection-spirituality-much-more-7758566)
Published: 2026-05-04T10:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 140

## Resource

Quick breakdown of what indulgences really are, and what they're not. Learn the difference between forgiveness of sin and temporal punishment, and why indulgences are about healing, not "buying grace".

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