“I suppose you could compare it to a student working on a project to gain “extra credit” to make up for some bad grades” is a misstatement. I stand by my original post.
And I’ll stand by what the Catholic Encyclopedia states. Just as the article states, the blood of Christ is insufficient to cleanse the soul. One has to add something to the finished work of Christ.
It always amazes me how Catholics seem to want to shy away from discussing the teachings of the Church, yet constantly defend the Church itself. It isn’t unlike a cult.