
Unpacking The Mass
Welcome to Unpacking the Mass, a weekly study through the upcoming week’s Mass readings for the Catholic Church.
Unpacking the Mass helps listeners prepare their hearts for what they will hear in the upcoming week’s Mass through a thoughtful and practical interaction with the texts with an emphasis on personal understanding and application.
Join Keith this week and be counted among those to whom Jesus said “Let he who has ears to hear” Matt.13:9. Unpacking the Mass is available as a video on Keith’s YouYube channel.
Latest episodes

Jul 16, 2025 • 26min
16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: God wants your heart more than your activity. Don’t be distracted by “good things.” Serve the Lord, but stay with him. The readings can be found here:https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072025.cfm The Catholic Woodworker Rosary Crew Rosary is now available!Click here to order: https://bit.ly/3Wr9ExT Use code: ROSARYCREW-FREESHIP to receive free shipping on your order. To receive a free pocket Rosary Crew Rosary from the Catholic Woodworker, become an ANNUAL supporter on Locals. Our Locals community has live streams, exclusive content, and more.https://keithnester.locals.com/ For more info about Keith, visit: https://down2earthministry.org/ Due to copywriting issues, Keith uses the RSV translation.

Jul 9, 2025 • 19min
15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: The big “IF” We have what we need to be holy. It’s not about will power, it’s about love. The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071325.cfm The Catholic Woodworker Rosary Crew Rosary is now available! Click here to order: https://bit.ly/3Wr9ExT Use code: ROSARYCREW-FREESHIP to receive free shipping on your order. To receive a free pocket Rosary Crew Rosary from the Catholic Woodworker, become an ANNUAL supporter on Locals. Our Locals community has live streams, exclusive content, and more. https://keithnester.locals.com/ For more info about Keith, visit: https://down2earthministry.org/ Due to copywriting issues, Keith uses the RSV translation.

Jul 2, 2025 • 32min
14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: The gospel is the good news that brings comfort to the world. The true Israel is not about genetics, but about faith in Jesus. Focus on your relationship with Jesus, not on the results of your work. The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/070625.cfm The Catholic Woodworker Rosary Crew Rosary is now available! Click here to order: https://bit.ly/3Wr9ExT Use code: ROSARYCREW-FREESHIP to receive free shipping on your order. To receive a free pocket Rosary Crew Rosary from the Catholic Woodworker, become an ANNUAL supporter on Locals. Our Locals community has live streams, exclusive content, and more.https://keithnester.locals.com/ For more info about Keith, visit: https://down2earthministry.org/

Jun 25, 2025 • 31min
Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul 2025
This episode is sponsored by The Augustine Institute. The Church needs faithful, well-formed leaders. Our sponsor, Augustine Institute, offers master's degrees in theology, Pastoral Theology, and Catholic Education—rooted in Scripture and tradition —offered online, on campus, or in a hybrid format. Be equipped to teach, lead, and evangelize clearly and confidently. Augustine Institute graduates are leading today’s Church—in parishes, dioceses, schools, and apostolates. Learn more and apply at: https://www.augustineinstitute.org/graduate-school/graduate-school In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: Peter and Paul are two men who had radical conversions. God chooses people for his purposes, not just despite their backgrounds, but often because of them. Both men were sold out to the mission and had no trouble offering their lives. The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/062925-Mass.cfm The Catholic Woodworker Rosary Crew Rosary is now available! Click here to order: https://bit.ly/3Wr9ExT Use code: ROSARYCREW-FREESHIP to receive free shipping on your order. To receive a free pocket Rosary Crew Rosary from the Catholic Woodworker, become an ANNUAL supporter on Locals. Our Locals community has live streams, exclusive content, and more.https://keithnester.locals.com/ For more info about Keith, visit: https://down2earthministry.org/ Due to copywriting issues, Keith uses the RSV translation.

Jun 18, 2025 • 29min
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ 2025
This episode is sponsored by The Augustine Institute. The Church needs faithful, well-formed leaders. Our sponsor, Augustine Institute, offers master's degrees in theology, Pastoral Theology, and Catholic Education—rooted in Scripture and tradition —offered online, on campus, or in a hybrid format. Be equipped to teach, lead, and evangelize clearly and confidently. Augustine Institute graduates are leading today’s Church—in parishes, dioceses, schools, and apostolates. Learn more and apply at: https://www.augustineinstitute.org/graduate-school/graduate-school In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: 1. Show up hungry. Follow Jesus. 2. Believe what Jesus says. 3. Eat and be satisfied. The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/062225.cfm The Catholic Woodworker Rosary Crew Rosary is now available! Click here to order: https://bit.ly/3Wr9ExT Use code: ROSARYCREW-FREESHIP to receive free shipping on your order. To receive a free pocket Rosary Crew Rosary from the Catholic Woodworker become an ANNUAL supporter on Locals. Our Locals community has live streams, exclusive content, and more.https://keithnester.locals.com/ For more info about Keith, visit: https://down2earthministry.org/ Due to copywriting issues, Keith uses the RSV translation.

Jun 11, 2025 • 30min
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
This episode is sponsored by The Augustine Institute. The Church needs faithful, well-formed leaders. Our sponsor, Augustine Institute, offers master's degrees in theology, Pastoral Theology, and Catholic Education—rooted in Scripture and tradition —offered online, on campus, or in a hybrid format. Be equipped to teach, lead, and evangelize clearly and confidently. Augustine Institute graduates are leading today’s Church—in parishes, dioceses, schools, and apostolates. Learn more and apply at: https://www.augustineinstitute.org/graduate-school/graduate-school In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: 1. Understanding who God is helps us love him more. 2. Not being able to understand how it all works drives us into faith. 3. Worshiping the Triune God helps us relate to God in ways that align with our dispositions. The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/061525.cfm The Catholic Woodworker Rosary Crew Rosary is now available! Click here to order: https://bit.ly/3Wr9ExT Use code: ROSARYCREW-FREESHIP to receive free shipping on your order. To receive a free pocket Rosary Crew Rosary from the Catholic Woodworker become an ANNUAL supporter on Locals. Our Locals community has live streams, exclusive content, and more. https://keithnester.locals.com/ For more info about Keith, visit: https://down2earthministry.org/ Due to copywriting issues, Keith uses the RSV translation.

Jun 4, 2025 • 33min
Pentecost 2025
This episode is sponsored by The Augustine Institute. The Church needs faithful, well-formed leaders. Our sponsor, Augustine Institute, offers master's degrees in theology, Pastoral Theology, and Catholic Education—rooted in Scripture and tradition —offered online, on campus, or in a hybrid format. Be equipped to teach, lead, and evangelize clearly and confidently. Augustine Institute graduates are leading today’s Church—in parishes, dioceses, schools, and apostolates. Learn more and apply at: https://www.augustineinstitute.org/graduate-school/graduate-school In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: The Promise, The Power and the Presence. The meaning of Pentecost is that God's plan goes out to the world, not just to the Jews. The power of the Holy Spirit animates the Church to know the truth and to do the work of God. The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/060825-Day.cfm The Catholic Woodworker Rosary Crew Rosary is now available! Click here to order: https://bit.ly/3Wr9ExT Use code: ROSARYCREW-FREESHIP to receive free shipping on your order. To receive a free pocket Rosary Crew Rosary from the Catholic Woodworker become an ANNUAL supporter on Locals. Our Locals community has live streams, exclusive content, and more. https://keithnester.locals.com/ For more info about Keith, visit: https://down2earthministry.org/ Due to copywriting issues, Keith uses the RSV translation.

May 28, 2025 • 21min
Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord
This episode is sponsored by The Augustine Institute. The Church needs faithful, well-formed leaders. Our sponsor, Augustine Institute, offers master's degrees in theology, Pastoral Theology, and Catholic Education—rooted in Scripture and tradition —offered online, on campus, or in a hybrid format. Be equipped to teach, lead, and evangelize clearly and confidently. Augustine Institute graduates are leading today’s Church—in parishes, dioceses, schools, and apostolates. Learn more and apply at: https://www.augustineinstitute.org/graduate-school/graduate-school In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: 1. Why did Jesus leave? 2. Why are WE still here? 3. How can we know our next steps? The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/060125-Ascension.cfm The Catholic Woodworker Rosary Crew Rosary is now available! Click here to order: https://bit.ly/3Wr9ExT Use code: ROSARYCREW-FREESHIP to receive free shipping on your order. To receive a free pocket Rosary Crew Rosary from the Catholic Woodworker become an ANNUAL supporter on Locals. Our Locals community has live streams, exclusive content, and more. https://keithnester.locals.com/ For more info about Keith, visit: https://down2earthministry.org/ Due to copywriting issues, Keith uses the RSV translation.

May 21, 2025 • 28min
6th Sunday in Easter
This episode is sponsored by The Augustine Institute. The Church needs faithful, well-formed leaders. Our sponsor, Augustine Institute, offers master's degrees in theology, Pastoral Theology, and Catholic Education—rooted in Scripture and tradition —offered online, on campus, or in a hybrid format. Be equipped to teach, lead, and evangelize clearly and confidently. Augustine Institute graduates are leading today’s Church—in parishes, dioceses, schools, and apostolates. Learn more and apply at https://www.augustineinstitute.org/graduate-school/graduate-school In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: 1. If you love Jesus, you will keep his will. You cannot separate this. 2. Love leads to peace, but this is a gift from God, not a result of your circumstances. 3. "Let your hearts not be troubled" is a command, not a suggestion. The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/052525.cfm The Catholic Woodworker Rosary Crew Rosary is now available!Click here to order: https://bit.ly/3Wr9ExT Use code: ROSARYCREW-FREESHIP to receive free shipping on your order. To receive a free pocket Rosary Crew Rosary from the Catholic Woodworkerbecome an ANNUAL supporter on Locals. Our Locals community has live streams, exclusive content, and more. https://keithnester.locals.com/ For more info about Keith, visit: https://down2earthministry.org/

May 14, 2025 • 23min
5th Sunday in Easter
This episode is sponsored by The Augustine Institute. The Church needs faithful, well-formed leaders. Our sponsor, Augustine Institute, offers master's degrees in theology, Pastoral Theology, and Catholic Education—rooted in Scripture and tradition —offered online, on campus, or in a hybrid format. Be equipped to teach, lead, and evangelize clearly and confidently. Augustine Institute graduates are leading today’s Church—in parishes, dioceses, schools, and apostolates. Learn more and apply at https://www.augustineinstitute.org/graduate-school/graduate-school In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: 1. Going back for more. 2. In the end, God dwells with us and comforts us. 3. Jesus’ glory is not contradicted by his suffering. The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/051825.cfm The Catholic Woodworker Rosary Crew Rosary is now available! Click here to order: https://bit.ly/3Wr9ExT Use code: ROSARYCREW-FREESHIP to receive free shipping on your order. To receive a free pocket Rosary Crew Rosary from the Catholic Woodworker become an ANNUAL supporter on Locals. Our Locals community has live streams, exclusive content, and more. https://keithnester.locals.com/ For more info about Keith, visit: https://down2earthministry.org/