“Pay attention to what I am telling you. The Son of Man is to be handed over to men.” But they did not understand this saying; ...and they were afraid to ask him about this saying. Luke 9:44–45
He was told, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside and they wish to see you.” He said to them in reply, “My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and act on it.” Luke 8:19–21
Standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. John 19:25
“Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the Holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in her. She will bear a son and you are to name him Jesus, because he will save his people. Matthew 1:20–21
The Savior of the World died a cruel death upon the Cross. His broken body was laid in the tomb. His disciples scattered and were fearful that they would be next. But our Blessed Mother kept vigil in the perfect hope that her Son would soon rise.
The angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin’s name was Mary. And coming to her, he said, “Hail, full of grace! Luke 1:26–28
When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took his wife into his home. Matthew 1:24
“Here are my mother and my brothers. For whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother.” Mark 3:34–35