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EPISODE · Nov 8, 2025

#12450 Can I Understand Indulgences, Sacrifices, and Vatican II? - Jimmy Akin

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“Can I understand indulgences?” This episode dives into the topic of indulgences and their origins, while also addressing a variety of questions such as the reasons behind the cessation of Old Testament sacrifices and the validity of crystal healings. Join us as we explore these intriguing aspects of Catholic faith and practice. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 02:42 – I’m recently getting more into apologetics. What can I read to get myself more familiarized with it? 07:15 – If there is a pleasing odor to the lord, why did we stop those sacrifices? 15:11 – I don’t understand Indulgences. Where did they come from? 23:58 – Is there validity in crystal healings? 36:01 – Rev. says 144,000 are only going to heaven. Can you explain what it means? 43:01 – Did the Catholic Church ever try to assassinate Martin Luther? 48:11 – I heard the claim that Vatican II eradicated choir lofts. Where might that idea come from? 52:09 – Should I kneel when I watch adoration on TV?

“Can I understand indulgences?” This episode dives into the topic of indulgences and their origins, while also addressing a variety of questions such as the reasons behind the cessation of Old Testament sacrifices and the validity of crystal healings. Join us as we explore these intriguing aspects of Catholic faith and practice. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 02:42 – I’m recently getting more into apologetics. What can I read to get myself more familiarized with it? 07:15 – If there is a pleasing odor to the lord, why did we stop those sacrifices? 15:11 – I don’t understand Indulgences. Where did they come from? 23:58 – Is there validity in crystal healings? 36:01 – Rev. says 144,000 are only going to heaven. Can you explain what it means? 43:01 – Did the Catholic Church ever try to assassinate Martin Luther? 48:11 – I heard the claim that Vatican II eradicated choir lofts. Where might that idea come from? 52:09 – Should I kneel when I watch adoration on TV?

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