Treasury of Good Works

The Treasury of Good Works is a concept in Catholic teaching referring to the accumulated good deeds and virtues of Jesus Christ and the saints. These acts, viewed as perfect and virtuous, are believed to be stored as a spiritual reserve that can be accessed through God's grace. The Church may use this treasury to bestow blessings or forgiveness upon believers, especially through sacraments like penance. Essentially, it represents the wealth of righteousness that helps believers grow in holiness and receive divine mercy.