Blessed is the womb that carried you and the breast at which you nursed

“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.’” (LK 11: 27-28) 

The praise of Our Lady by “a women from the crowd” met an additional praise from Her Son, Our Lord: “blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it.” She is doubly blessed because Our Lady was and still is the first among those who “hear the word of God and observe it.” Whatever we do, we can ask Her for help and inspiration on how to be a person who merits Our Lord’s blessing. 

“Blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it.” (Gospel Acclamation)