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| 171. Through the communion of saints; what can the blessed in heaven do for the souls in purgatory and the faithful on earth? | Through the communion of saints; the blessed in heaven can help the souls in purgatory and the faithful on earth praying for them. |
| 172. Should the faithful on earth; through the communion of saints; honor the blessed in heaven and pray to them? | The faithful on earth; through the communion of saints; should honor the blessed in heaven and pray to them; because they are worthy of honor and as friends of God will help the faithful on earth. |
| 173. Can the faithful on earth; through the communion of saints; relieve the sufferings of the souls in purgatory? | The faithful on earth; through the communion of saints; can relieve the sufferings of the souls in purgatory by prayer; fasting; and other good works; by indulgences; and by having Masses offered for them. |
| 174. Can the faithful on earth help one another? | The faithful on earth; as members of the Mystical Body of Christ; can help one another by practicing supernatural charity and; especially; by performing the spiritual and corporal works of mercy. |
| 175. What is mean in the Apostles’ Creed by “the forgiveness of sins'? | By “the forgiveness of sins' in the Apostles’ Creed is meant that God has given to the Church through Jesus Christ; the power to forgive sins; no matter how great or how many they are; if sinners truly repent. |
| 176. What is meant by “the resurrection of the body'? | By “the resurrection of the body' is meant that the end of the world the bodies of all men will rise from the earth and be united again to their souls; nevermore to be separated. |
| 177. Why will the bodies of the just rise? | The bodies of the just will rise to share forever in the glory of their souls. |
