In Episode 79 of Living the Catholic Faith podcast, we listen to the readings for the 21st Sunday or Ordinary Time. Jesus tells His Apostles and God tells Shebna in our first reading, that God rewards His disciples. How does God reward us? Do we even notice? Our Topic of the Week is God's Gifts. Our Lord gives us gifts out of love for us and as a reward to help us grow deeper in our faith. What do we do with these rewards? In Breaking Open the Word, we hear the Gospel of Matthew about the Apostles with Jesus as Jesus asks "Who Do You Say That I Am? Peter answers correctly and is given the keys to the kingdom of heaven, the first Pope. This reward and gift led to Peter being crucified upside. Is this a reward or not? Join me, Deacon Steve, as we contemplate the word of God and His call to us as we continue our journey in Living the Catholic Faith.