In this Sunday's Gospel reading from Matthew 14:22-33 where Jesus calms a storm, then appears to the Apostles walking on the sea (this is different from a previous time that Jesus calmed the sea in Matthew 8). Jesus' walking on water is one of his most famous miracles, but its meaning is often missed. What do Jesus' words to the disciples reveal about his identity?
   In the second reading for this Sunday from Romans 9:1-5, St. Paul lists the unique gifts God has given to Israel, especially their standing as his 'first-born' son. Dr. Pitre explains what these singular gifts actually are.