Gospel Mystery · 1 min read

How could Mary and Joseph be truly married if Mary remained perpetually virgin?

A real marriage remained. A virginal vow was shared. Joseph freely consented. Joseph himself embraced chastity before marriage.

In The Gospel as Revealed to Me, the early chapters present in detail Mary’s vow of virginity, Joseph being chosen as her husband, and their wedding as a real but uniquely chaste marriage. Joseph is shown not merely as a legal protector, but as someone who understands Mary’s holy vow and freely agrees to live beside her in purity. This raises a question that many Catholics still find deeply interesting: how can Mary and Joseph be truly married while Mary remains perpetually virgin? The Maria Valtorta Studies chatbot can help you explore these chapters in detail and see how the book presents Joseph’s chastity, Mary’s virginity, and the spiritual meaning of their marriage.

Keywords: Perpetual virginity, Chastity