The Visitation: Amazing & New!

About this episode

Fr. Chris Alar explores the deeper meanings and connections of the Visitation in the Gospel of Luke.

We all know the story of the Visitation in the Gospel of Luke. But do you know the full meaning? What is the symbolism and literal interpretation by the Church Fathers? What is the Connection to the Book of Revelation? Is Mary the New Ark of the Covenant? Hear Fr. Chris Alar explain with all new details about this amazing event in the Bible.

People in this episode

Host: Fr. Chris Alar

Topics covered

• Visitation
• symbolism
• Church Fathers
• Mary
• New Ark of the Covenant
• Biblical events

Keywords

• Visitation
• Gospel of Luke
• symbolism
• Church Fathers
• Mary
• Ark of the Covenant
• Book of Revelation

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Gospel of Luke, Book of Revelation, Ark of the Covenant

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