[NYer]

The Celibate lives of Mary and Joseph must have been a surprise to Jesus' numbeous siblings, James notable among them.

James was his cousin.

It is believed that Jesus also had 3 sisters and at least 2 brothers, none of them were from celibate parents.

Really? Where did you read this?

[floridaobserver]

I would refer you to this interesting link

http://www.mountainretreatorg.net/faq/sisters.html


I realize now that there is a difference of opionion betweeen Roman Catholics and Protestants on this subject.