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