Whether or not she ever intended to have sex is really irrelevant.
This is a good point. She was chosen by God to be the vessel through which the Son of God came into the world. After that, it really doesn’t matter what she and Joseph did. It neither adds to nor detracts from the saving grace we receive from God.
I’m not sure how I got myself involved in this discussion, but right now, I am bowing out.
May the peace of the Lord be with all of you,
Rich
Pax vobiscum
God bless.
Thanks for your input.
Heretic!
DOUBLE purgatory time for YOU!