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What is often forgotten by people on both sides of this debate is the consequences of sin. There are two evils associated with every sin: the guilt and the offense against God. According to Catholic teaching, the guilt associated with sins committed is what is forgiven in the Sacrament of Confession.

However, at the same time, the obligaton to repay for the offense against God remains. That is why the priest recommends a penace for the person confessing their sins. The penitent is obligated to perform the sacramental penance. However, in addition to this, pious souls also take up voluntary penances, in order to satisfy that which must otherwise be made after death in Purgatory.

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If a Catholic goes to Mass and receives Communion on nine consecutive first Fridays of the month, does he/she receive a plenary indulgence? Please explain the benefits of a plenary indulgence.