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Jan 2023
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Day 3: Noah's Ark (2023)

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Fr. Mike reads Genesis 5-6 and Psalm 136, and explains the significance of Noah's genealogy, why God chose to send a flood, and how we can imitate Noah's choice to follow God when no one else did.

Today's readings contain adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

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