

Unpacking The Mass
Keith Nester
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.
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.
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Oct 30, 2025 • 27min
All Souls Day 2025
  In this episode, we will explore ideas such as:   What lies ahead for those who die in friendship with God is greater than we can ever imagine.  We are called to help these souls in their journey through our prayers, and works of mercy.  We can have hope because Christ has conquered death not just for himself but for all of us.    The readings can be found here:  https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110225.cfm  Unpacking the Mass is a production of Down to Earth Ministry which exists to provide encouragement and resources to those considering, converting, and growing in Catholicism.     👇 Stay Connected and Explore More  Keith's Website: https://down2earthministry.org/   Rosary Crew Website: https://down2earthministry.org/rosary...   Go to France with Us: https://selectinternationaltours.com/product/saints-of-france-with-fr-aaron-junge-and-keith-nester/  Book Keith to Speak: https://down2earthministry.org/in-per...   Sign up for our Newsletter: https://down2earthministry.org/subscribe      👇 How to Support Down to Earth Ministry  Website Giving (Tax-Deductible & Easiest Way to Give):   "If you believe in the work we do and want a simple way to support it—this is it."   https://down2earthministry.org/donate  Patreon (Join our Supporters for as little as $5/month):   "When you give through Patreon, you're not just supporting us—you're helping direct the mission."   https://www.patreon.com/c/keithnester  Locals (Join our Community for as little as $5/month):   "Locals is where we gather—not just to watch, but to walk together in faith."  https://keithnester.locals.com      👇 Keith's Books  The Convert's Guide to Roman Catholicism: Your First Year in the Church   Amazon: https://a.co/d/441zeP8  Website: https://down2earthministry.org/the-book/     Unpacking the Mysteries of the Rosary   Amazon: https://a.co/d/il5QQG3  Website: https://down2earthministry.org/the-book/     👇Shop  Shop our Store: https://shop.stewardshipmission.com/collections/down-to-earth  Catholic Woodworker Rosary  Shop: https://bit.ly/3Wr9ExT  Use code *ROSARYCREW-FREESHIP* for free shipping.   Become an *annual supporter on Locals* to receive a free Pocket Rosary Crew Rosary.     👇 Socials  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KeithNesterCatholic  X (Twitter): https://x.com/keithnester1?lang=en  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keithnestercatholic/?hl=en    

Oct 22, 2025 • 21min
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
  In this episode, we will explore ideas such as:   Don't let your distress turn into distance.  Our standing before God is about our humility, not our performance.  To ask for mercy is to ask for help in overcoming sin.    The readings can be found here:https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/102625.cfm  For more info about Keith, visit: https://down2earthministry.org/  Subscribe to my email list: https://down2earthministry.org/subscribe/  Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keithnestercatholic/  X:https://x.com/KeithNester1  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KeithNesterCatholic     Support Communities:  Locals: https://keithnester.locals.com  Patreon: https://patreon.com/keithnester  Website donations (tax deductable): https://down2earthministry.org/donate/  Due to copywriting issues, Keith uses the RSV translation. 

Oct 16, 2025 • 32min
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
  In this episode, we will explore ideas such as:  1.      The layers of intercession.  2.      How we help each other  3.      What do we need?     The readings can be found here:https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/101925.cfm  For more info about Keith, visit: https://down2earthministry.org/  Subscribe to my email list:https://down2earthministry.org/subscribe/  Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keithnestercatholic/\  X:https://x.com/KeithNester1  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KeithNesterCatholic  Support Communities:  Locals: https://keithnester.locals.com  Patreon: https://patreon.com/keithnester  Website donations (tax deductable): https://down2earthministry.org/donate/  Due to copywriting issues, Keith uses the RSV translation. 

Oct 8, 2025 • 30min
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
 In this episode, we will explore ideas such as:  Faith saves, but not "faith alone." God requires our faith to be demonstrated, sometimes in ways we don't understand. Gratitude needs to be part of our response.  The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/101225.cfm For more info about Keith, visit: https://down2earthministry.org/ Come to France with me:  https://selectinternationaltours.com/product/saints-of-france-with-fr-aaron-junge-and-keith-nester/ Join my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/keithnester Join Locals: https://keithnester.locals.com Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keithnestercatholic/ X: https://x.com/KeithNester1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KeithNesterCatholic   

Oct 2, 2025 • 30min
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time - October 05, 2025
 In this episode, we will explore ideas such as:  How to suffer well. Guarding our hearts in times of despair Living by faith- what it really means  The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/100525.cfm For more info about Keith, visit: https://down2earthministry.org/ Join my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/keithnester Join Locals: https://keithnester.locals.com Due to copywriting issues, Keith uses the RSV translation. 

Sep 24, 2025 • 31min
26 Sunday in Ordinary Time
 In this episode, we will explore ideas such as:  The dangers of comfort. Learning to aim for the right things How to enjoy being uncomfortable  The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092825.cfm For more info about Keith, visit: https://down2earthministry.org/ Join my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/keithnester Join Locals: https://keithnester.locals.com Due to copywriting issues, Keith uses the RSV translation. 

Sep 17, 2025 • 33min
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
 In this episode, we will explore ideas such as:  God will remember the way we use our money, especially when it comes to other people. We need to pray for each other, yet there is one mediator. Why we need to be shrewd for the kingdom.  The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092125.cfm For more info about Keith, visit: https://down2earthministry.org/ Join my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/keithnester Due to copywriting issues, Keith uses the RSV translation. 

Sep 10, 2025 • 19min
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
  In this episode, we will explore ideas such as:  Why Catholics have crucifixes. Through the cross, we find healing from the sting of the serpent. Jesus fulfils the OT prophecies and, as Jesus was raised up, draws people to himself.   The readings can be found here:https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091425.cfm  For more info about Keith, visit: https://down2earthministry.org/  Join my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/keithnester  Join Locals:  https://keithnester.locals.com  Due to copywriting issues, Keith uses the RSV translation. 

Sep 10, 2025 • 19min
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
  In this episode, we will explore ideas such as:   Why Catholics have crucifixes.  Through the cross, we find healing from the sting of the serpent.  Jesus fulfils the OT prophecies and, as Jesus was raised up, draws people to himself.  https://mycatholic.life/saints/saints-of-the-liturgical-year/september-14the-exaltation-of-the-holy-cross-of-our-lord-jesus-christ/  The readings can be found here:https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091425.cfm  For more info about Keith, visit: https://down2earthministry.org/  Join my Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/c/keithnester  Join Locals: https://keithnester.locals.com  Due to copywriting issues, Keith uses the RSV translation. 

Sep 3, 2025 • 25min
23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
 In this episode, we will explore ideas such as:  Following Jesus is hard. This isn't for "advanced" Christians; this is the gospel. Jesus' words seem harsh because he is preparing us for what it may cost us to follow him.  The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090725.cfm For more info about Keith, visit: https://down2earthministry.org/ Join my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/keithnester Join Locals: https://keithnester.locals.com   


