This story draws on what was a common perception in the time of Jesus - that physical affliction was part of punishment for sin. Jesus doesn’t believe that for one moment but people around him do. Jesus wants to show his power over something much more important than repairing physical impairment. He wants to demonstrate his power to completely refresh, renew, heal and renovate lives - to forgive sins.

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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