Genesis 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10
Most of us would have gone for a boat ride, but not many of us would have the experience of being in a boat when there is a storm.
Even though the boat is being tossed about in the sea during the storm, the only thing to hang on to is the boat and hope that it won't capsize.
It may not be a sure security but that is the only available security in the midst of the storm at sea. And in terms of proportion, a small boat is hardly anything compared to the massive sea.
But whether it is a small boat or ocean liner, it is no match for the mighty sea as the remains of sunken vessels at the seabed will bear testimony to it.
Today's two readings mentioned about boats. The first reading talks about an ark big enough to hold the various species of animals.
The gospel talks about a boat with a dozen or more men on it crossing the lake.
But whether it is the big ark or that small boat, what is our reflection on it? What do we perceive out of it?
The ark is the refuge of life and the means of salvation. Outside of the ark, is the flood where everything will be gotten rid of.
In the boat and present in their midst is the Lord of life and Saviour of all. But the disciples don't seem to perceive it.
As for us, what do we perceive as we come for this Mass? May we hear the Word of life and experience the saving love of God in this Eucharist.