Noah and the Ark

Genesis 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10; Psalm 29 The Lord will bless his people with peace; Mark 8:14-21

I received this picture several years ago via the email.  A friend decided I needed to have it because she thought it was funny.  The caption beneath the picture read the following, 

"The woodpeckers will have to go..."

I laugh every time I look at the picture and read the caption. 

Part of the email was a list of things one can learn from the story of Noah and the ark:

1) Don't miss the boat

2)Remember we are all in the same boat

3)plan ahead, don't wait until it starts raining

4)Remember the Ark was built by amateurs; the Titanic was built by professionals

5)Don't listen to critics; get on with the job that needs to be done

Remember Noah changed the world by listening, trusting, and acting on the Word of God.  No matter the evil that surrounded him,he chose to take a stand for what was good.  Thus, a safe place was provided where life could be kept secure.  May we do the same in our life.

excerpt:

Today we celebrate the memorial of The Seven Founders of the Servite Order.  They were visited by Cardinal Castiglione while they were living the life of hermits.  The cardinal was edified by their life and sanctity but he also gave them a simple critique:  "You treat yourselves in a manner bordering on barbarity: as you seem more desirous of dying to time rather than living for eternity.  Take heed: the enemy of souls often hides himself under the appearance of an angel of light...Hearken to the counsel of you superiors."  They chose to no longer isolate themselves as hermits but to serve the Church as friars.