The Significance of 'Overshadow' and the Parallel Between Mary and the Ark of the Covenant

Homily from the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Mary is the New Ark of the New Covenant.

It is fitting that Mary was assumed into Heaven since she is the fulfillment of the Ark in the Old Covenant.

Mass Readings from August 15, 2023:

Revelation 11:19A; 12:1-6A, 10AB

Psalm 45:10, 11, 12, 16

1 Corinthians 15:20-27

Luke 1:39-56