Day 4: The Flood (2026)

Fr. Mike Schmitz explores Genesis 7-9 and Psalm 1, focusing on the story of Noah's Ark and its implications. He highlights God's covenant with Noah, symbolized by the rainbow, promising never again to destroy the earth by flood. A key shift after the flood is God's permission for humans to eat animals, coupled with a prohibition against murder, underscoring the sanctity of human life as beings made in God's image. Fr. Mike also delves into the brokenness of humanity, evidenced by Noah's son Ham's disrespect, linking it to the broader theme of familial discord found throughout scripture. He emphasizes the need to place oneself under God's dominion, seeking grace to overcome the inherent flaws in human nature.