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To: annalex

Here is what the text says, per the NAB - a Catholic approved translation:

“While he 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.’”

If someone claims those verses TEACH veneration of saints and hyper-veneration of Mary, then nothing I write will help them - except, “Repent!” Jesus wasn’t rude to the woman, but someone who reads what Luke wrote and Jesus said as approval cannot be helped by human words - those who deny the words of God will deny anything a human pens as well.

I post the words again so anyone reading this thread can decide for themselves what Jesus taught:

”While he 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.’”


22 posted on 11/21/2009 11:42:06 PM PST by Mr Rogers (I loathe the ground he slithers on!)
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To: Mr Rogers

Why are you looking at translations — that don’t prove your point anyway — when I read and can explain the original?

There is no disapproval of the woman except in the broadening of the focus to all saints. There is no exclusion of veneration of Mary.

More reading, less spinning. That’s the Catholic way.


23 posted on 11/22/2009 12:19:38 AM PST by annalex (http://www.catecheticsonline.com/CatenaAurea.php)
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