Mary, who was she?
... time and also told Joseph not to be afraid. The second stage came when Jesus was about twelve years old. Jesus stayed behind the caravan and preached in the temple. When Mary realized this she became very frightened and immediately turned back. The final stage came when Jesus was being put to death. She had to watch her only son die in front of her and she could not do anything to save him. Mary heard the cries of people that wanted Jesus to be released, but instead they released Barabus. Then she had to watch her son being whipped by the guards and skin coming off of his body along with blood gushing everywhere. She finally had to watch her son being nailed to a cross by his hands and feet. After he died, the Disciples laid the body of Jesus in her arms. I believe that Mary suffered as much pain, as Jesus did during the crucifixion. Jesus was the one that could have saved himself, but he did not. He died for our sins. On the other hand Mary had to watch her precious son being mocked, beaten, crucified, and pass away. All during the crucifixion Mary stayed strong because she knew this had to happen. On the third day, Jesus rose from the dead and soon ascended into heaven. Mary soon was risen into heaven. She was the only person that has never died and ascended into Heaven. I believe that if you need someone to look to in your faith as a...