Summary: A woman praises Jesus’ mother, but he replies that those who hear God’s word and live by it are truly blessed.
Gospel Acclamation: Blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it. (Luke 11:28)
While Jesus was speaking, a woman from the crowd called out and said to him, “Blessed is the womb that carried you and the breasts at which you nursed.” He replied, “Rather, blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it.”
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