Can you explain indulgences?

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I’m having difficulties understanding Indulgence. If our sins are forgiven, why are we punished for our sins? I understand that to get into heaven we must be purified. But doesn’t forgiveness, repentance, and devotion take away our sins and purify us? I read the Catechim of the Catholic Church and The Biblical Basis for the Catholic Faith by John Salza and I’m still not completely sure I understand. I’m also having difficulties explaining where indulgence and purgatory are found in the
Bible. Could you help me understand?

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These links should explain the Catholic Church’s teaching of Purgatory and indulgences. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by this, please contact Catholic Answers directly.
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The Roots of Purgatory (Fathers*)
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Myths about Indulgences
HOW TO GAIN AN INDULGENCE
How to Get an Indulgence
Primer on Indulgences
CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH ON INDULGENCES
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