Fr. Kevin Drew: The New Ark

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SOURCE: Catholic Exchage. Image: from Diocesan.com. ark-of-new-covenant.jpge. The arrangement of the two Angels, Ark of Mercy and Madonna symbolizing the Ark of the Covenant was created in wood by Polish sculptor Stefan Niedorezo and gilded by Margaret Sawczuk, art conservator. The sculpture of the Madonna was not only covered by gold leaves but also painted with many layers of colored, transparent varnishes which allows for a vibrant energy of the gold leaves... St. Stanislaus Kostka Church (Photo: David Wilson, CC BY 2.0)

By Fr. Kevin Drew, Catholic Exchange, January 1, 2025

Ordained in 2012, Fr. Kevin Drew is a priest and pastor of the Diocese of Kansas City-St Joseph. He is well regarded for his preaching and evangelization. His Daily Mass and homily can be found at Catholic Radio Network.

The Ark of the Covenant was a wood box about four-feet long and two-and-a-half feet wide. The word “ark” comes from the Hebrew word “aron” which means chest or coffer.

The Ark was no ordinary chest. It was plated inside and out with gold. And it had an ornate cover, called the mercy seat, featuring two gold angels that covered the Ark with their wings. The Ark itself was made from acacia wood, a unique wood which resisted all kinds of decay, fungus, and insects. The acacia tree was also known as the “miracle tree” because it could blossom without any water.

The Lord gave Moses detailed instructions on how to build the Ark, for it was to house the holiest thing the Jews owned—the Law, the Ten Commandments. The Ark also contained a jar of manna, the miraculous bread that God sent the Israelites so they could survive in the wilderness. …

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Fr. Kevin Drew: The New Ark

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By Fr. Kevin Drew, Catholic Exchange, January 1, 2025

The Ark of the Covenant was a wood box about four-feet long and two-and-a-half feet wide. The word “ark” comes from the Hebrew word “aron” which means chest or coffer.

The Lord gave Moses detailed instructions on how to build the Ark, for it was to house the holiest thing the Jews owned—the Law, the Ten Commandments. The Ark also contained a jar of manna, the miraculous bread that God sent the Israelites so they could survive in the wilderness. …

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