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Gospel for Tuesday of the 25th Week in Ordinary Time I

Luke 8:19-21

Summary: When told his family wanted to see him, Jesus responded that his true family includes anyone who listens to God's word and lives by it. Obeying God defines true kinship.

Gospel Acclamation: Blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it. (Luke 11:28)

Jesus Defines His True Family

The mother of Jesus and his brothers came to him but were unable to join him because of the crowd. He was told, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside and they wish to see you.” He said to them in reply, “My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and act on it.”

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