Blessed

“‘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)

There is no doubt that the Creator of the fourth commandment didn’t reject his Mother; it emphasizes rather, that attentiveness to God’s word is more important than biological relationships.  How close is Our Lady’s relationship with Jesus if the blessing is both in grace (“blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it”) and in nature (“blessed the womb and breasts”).

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