Who Said That?

Who said that?

Thus it is probable that the womb in which our Savior received the auspices of life (whence he entered into this world, as from a temple) was so consecrated and sanctified by so great a guest that she [Mary] always remained untouched by man; nor did Joseph ever cohabit with her."

OK . . . who said that?  Please, no google searches or cheating.  You have to guess!  Leave your comments below.

Update on Tuesday, November 7, 2006 at 11:31AM by Kim Riddlebarger

Believe it or not, this quote (which several of you identified) about the perpetual virginity of Mary comes from Francis Turretin in his Institutes of Elenctic Theology (Vol. 2, p. 345).

Comments

[pilgrim]

I'll try an avenue no one else has, and say Scott Hahn.

[Joe M.]

Ignatius Loyola. The Jesuits hold the immaculate conception of Mary and her continued virginity as cardinal to the faith.