[annalex]

A Catholic Christian views the Church as his mother. This is related to the notion of the Blessed Virgin Mary being the first Tabernacle of Christ and therefore the first Church, and the fact that we believe her to be our spiritual mother (cf. John 19:27).

[William Terrell]

A Catholic Christian views the Church as his mother. This is related to the notion of the Blessed Virgin Mary being the first Tabernacle of Christ and therefore the first Church, and the fact that we believe her to be our spiritual mother (cf. John 19:27).

Very interesting orientation. But the Catholic church is not the Bride of Christ. All Christians of all types all over the world who are faithful to God and Him whom He sent, and who seek the Kingdom sincerely bearing fruit, some 30 fold, some 60 fold, some 100 fold, are the Bride of Christ.

Matthew 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Luke 17:21 Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.

I don't see a function for your Mother such as She describes.

(your John cite describes Jesus seeing that His birth mother is to be taken care of.)