I finally managed to track down a priest to ask just what is a plenary indulgence.
And apparently, when one commits a sin, it is not a one-to-one act in the eyes of God. Rather, it is a one-to-many. As the Eyes Above takes into account the effects and impact of said transgression on the one whom you have transgressed upon, and how it then causes that person to re-act and quite possibly commits sin as a result.
It is a thoroughly befuddling concept to me: wasn't it said that if someone slaps you in one cheek, offer them the other? I suppose in our world today, the phrase 'six degrees of separation' no longer holds true. If the concept above holds water - six degrees just ain't enough!
You don't need an earthquake to have a tsunami - you can be a shake, rattle and roll all by your wee lil self!
And apparently, when one commits a sin, it is not a one-to-one act in the eyes of God. Rather, it is a one-to-many. As the Eyes Above takes into account the effects and impact of said transgression on the one whom you have transgressed upon, and how it then causes that person to re-act and quite possibly commits sin as a result.
It is a thoroughly befuddling concept to me: wasn't it said that if someone slaps you in one cheek, offer them the other? I suppose in our world today, the phrase 'six degrees of separation' no longer holds true. If the concept above holds water - six degrees just ain't enough!
You don't need an earthquake to have a tsunami - you can be a shake, rattle and roll all by your wee lil self!
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