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Hindu pilgrims walk for about eight days from Karachi to the pilgrimage site in the blistering heat. The cart is loaded with a generator playing loud music, and lights up at night.

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A. Besides being in a state of grace and performing the works enjoined, it is necessary for the gaining of an Indulgence to have at least the general intention of gaining it. Q. 860.

The imposition of hands is rightly recognized by the Catholic tradition as the origin of the sacrament of Confirmation, which in a certain way perpetuates the grace of Pentecost in the Church." 99 ...