Can you help me out with the perpetual virginity of Mary?

[Richard_I]

I have a friend that uses Matthew 1: 25 against the perpetual virginity. Can you help me out with this?

 

[Devon_Caffran]

The following links should help you understand the Church’s position on whether Jesus had brothers. If you have any further questions, please contact Catholic Answers directly.

Recommended Reading:

• Doesn’t Scripture imply that Mary had children other than Jesus?
• Did Jesus have brothers?
• Brethren of the Lord - Catholic Encyclopedia
• Brethren of the Lord - Tract