"God’s temple in heaven was opened, and the ark of his covenant could be seen in the temple. A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars.She was with child and wailed aloud in pain as she labored to give birth." Rev. 11:19-12 The scriptural basis for the feast of the Assumption is found principally in the Book of Revelation. In this blast from the past, consider the scriptural underpinnings of Catholic Faith and the Assumption. The Ark of the Covenant, thought to be lost at the time of the Babylonian Conquest, is as it turns out, not so lost. In what way is the Blessed Virgin Mary the eschatological icon of the Church? Looking upon Mary, who is completely holy and already glorified in body and soul, the Church contemplates in her what she herself is called to be on earth and what she will be in the homeland of heaven. Music "Ave Maria" performed by Gina McCann and Russ Ronnebaum pursuant to One License A-726294.