And from that hour, the disciple took her into his home. 

“When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple there whom he loved, he said to his mother, ‘Woman, behold, your son.’ Then he said to the disciple ‘Behold, your mother.’ And from that hour, the disciple took her into his home.” (JN 19: 26-27)

Our Lord encourages us to “take His mother into our homes.” She is the one who knows Him perfectly, who knows how to parent us, how to prepare us for our mission and our service to others. She will protect His image in us, His presence in us, and His love. 

“O happy Virgin, you gave birth to the Lord; O blessed mother of the Church, you warm our hearts with the Spirit of your Son Jesus Christ.” (Gospel Acclamation)