Homily for Saturday of the 27th Week in Ordinary Time
Description
Today's Gospel reading is the shortest in the Lectionary, consisting of only two verses. In this passage, we see a brief exchange between Jesus and a woman who was so moved by His teaching that she spontaneously called Jesus' mother blessed for being His mother. However, Jesus expanded the blessing to a larger group, saying, "Rather, blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it."
In this larger group, Jesus' mother plays a significant role. Mary, a shining example of devotion, heard the word of God and kept it better than anyone else. Her attitude was always, "Let it be done to me according to your word." Mary is blessed not only because of her motherhood but also because she dedicated herself to hearing and doing God's word. Her unwavering commitment to God's teachings inspires us all, encouraging us to follow in her footsteps.
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