In this week's readings, Jesus draws a parallel between the people in Noah’s time and the people of his own time. What it reflects is a complacency that periodically overtook the Jewish people. When the people bound themselves to God in covenant their lives gradually became better. Inevitably, their lives improved to such a state that they forgot God was responsible for their blessings. They ignored their relationship with God and became complacent about their good fortune. Ultimately, their comfort was brought to an end and they recognised once again their need for God. Jesus calls the people to get ready because the pattern is repeating itself. This week we head into the period of ADVENT and we begin the preparation for the birth of Christ - it is time to “get ready.” Talk with your children about the things that you can do to prepare for the arrival of the Christ child!