Catholic Answers Live #12562 Why Doesn’t the Bible Say Mary Was a Perpetual Virgin? - Karlo Broussard
Jan 27, 2026
Dr. Carlo Broussard, apologist and author who hosts a popular Catholic apologetics show, discusses biblical interpretation and tradition. He explores why Scripture does not plainly state Mary’s perpetual virginity. He also talks about perfect contrition, the treasury of merit, and how theological and historical reasoning shape these doctrines.
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Dignity Of Choosing Union With God
- God letting us choose to reach the beatific vision gives humans a dignity of causality and participation in divine governance.
- Aquinas argues this order better manifests our finite nature and God's wisdom than creating us already perfected.
Seek Perfect Contrition If Confession Is Unavailable
- If you can't access confession, aim for perfect contrition: sorrow for sin out of love for God and desire for the sacrament.
- Still go to the Sacrament of Reconciliation when possible to receive sacramental graces and humility.
What The Treasury Of Merit Is
- The treasury of merit stores the surplus value of saints' charitable deeds in heaven to assist other members of the Mystical Body.
- The Church applies this treasury through indulgences to remit temporal punishment for forgiven sins.
