163. What is meant by the Communion of Saints?
By the Communion of Saints is meant the union of the faithful on earth, the blessed in heaven, and the souls in purgatory, under Jesus Christ as their head.
164. Can the blessed in heaven help the souls in purgatory and the faithful on earth?
The blessed in heaven can help the souls in purgatory and the faithful on earth by praying for them.
165. Can the faithful on earth help the souls in purgatory?
The faithful on earth can help the souls in purgatory by prayer and good works, by indulgences and especially by the holy sacrifice of the Mass.
166. Can the faithful on earth help one another?
The faithful on earth can help one another by their prayers and good works.
167. What is meant by the forgiveness of sins?
By the forgiveness of sins is meant that Christ has given to the pastors of his Church the power of forgiving sins.
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