Jesus has just finished delivering what is clearly his biggest piece of teaching in Matthew’s Gospel - the Beatitudes - and then the evangelist has him engaged with what is central and extensively throughout his ministry: healing the sick. Jesus’ healing ministry is his preaching and teaching ministry in action. His preaching and teaching is intended to bring reconciliation and renewal as he so evidently does in this encounter.

About the Speaker: Father Michael Kelly is a Jesuit priest and English language publisher of the respected Jesuit periodical, La Civilta Cattolica.

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