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Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God 1st Reading – Numbers 6:22-27 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: “Say to Aaron and his sons: Thus shall you bless the sons of Israel, and you shall say to them: ‘May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord reveal his face to you and take