We must always start over again, like Noah

Wed. Feb. 16, 2011
Fr. Anthony Brankin
1st Reading: Gen. 8:6-13, 20-22. Noah offers a sacrifice after the flood

Summary: After the flood, Noah made an altar, then made a sacrifice to God. God, who had sent the flood to punish mankind for his sins, made a promise never to flood the earth again.

Defending the faith is the charism of the Order of Mercy. The most important part of it is our willingness to give up our own selves for others – for those whose faith is in danger. Become a Mercedarian friar. Visit the website of the . Listen to the Mercedarian message.

Human nature today is the same as it was 30,000 years ago. There is always a temptation to sin. Humanity doesn”t get better. There is no spiritual evolution. But because of Christ, the grace of God can help people. Every generation has to start from scratch, just like Noah. We must pass on the faith to our children, and they must pass it on to the next generation.

We are all Noah, in a sense. God will not destroy the human race or our families if we cling to Him.