Why do you call Mary "ever-virgin"?

[Joyfullyrefined]

Why do you call Mary “ever-virgin”? According to Matthew 12:46-49 and John 19:25-26 [BIBLEDRB][/BIBLEDRB]]she was the mother of John, James, Joses, judas, and Simon plus two daughters one named Solome. So “ever-virgin” makes no sense to me if she had six other children. They definitely were not of God so she must have consummated her marriage(es)?

 

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The following links should assist you in better understanding Mary’s perpetual virginity. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by these links, please contact Catholic Answers directly.
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