Summary: A woman praised Jesus' mother, but Jesus corrected her, saying true blessing comes to those who hear and follow God's word, emphasizing obedience over physical connection.
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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