When Jesus called his original twelve apostles to follow Him, they didn’t say, “See ya,” to their families and left them for good. The Gospels reveal women were included in Christ’s traveling group and used their own means to support the entourage as well as minister to others. I believe some of those women were the mothers and wives to the apostles. At Christ’s death, it’s revealed that some of the apostles’ mothers brought spices and ointments to His tomb.

Mary, the mother of Jesus, is also acknowledged by Him during the ministry and at the time of His death.

One time when Jesus was preaching, the crowd pointed out his mother. Jesus then taught:

“For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother”
(Matthew 12:50)

Jesus cares about families and their unity. Even if one’s family might be dysfunctional, He still wants us to be included as a member of His family.

Painting: Women at the Tomb by Benozzo Gozzoli