Sacred & Secular

Sacred & Secular

Carrying the Mat

What Jesus told one healed man to do, and what it might mean for the parts of our past we still carry

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Paul Ian Clarke
May 21, 2026
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Healing does not always remove the past, but can teach us to carry it differently. Image: Canva Pro.

Welcome to today’s reflection.

Today, we take a closer look at one of Jesus’ most well-known healings and discover how a small detail, easily overlooked, may carry the heart of the story.

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