Biblical Evidence for Catholicism: Mary as Ark of the Covenant, in the Church Fathers and the Bible (Steve Ray, Pat Madrid & Others)

I was asked on the CHNI board about patristic support for this analogical notion, and ran across a great and helpful compilation of quotes from the Church fathers, from my friend Steve Ray. His post on the topic includes also a general article and a six-minute audio clip. See also related materials:

Ark of the New Covenant (Patrick Madrid: This Rock, Dec. 1991)

The Blessed Virgin Mary (Scripture Catholic: see Section II)

Mary, the Ark of the New Covenant (Steve Ray: This Rock, October 2005)

Mary: The Ark of the New Covenant (Sonja Corbitt; Catholic Online)

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Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Mary as Ark of the Covenant, in the Church Fathers and the Bible (Steve Ray, Pat Madrid & Others)

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