

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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Aug 26, 2025 • 25min
22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: The secret to humility Remaining teachable How to be exalted The readings can be found here:https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/083125.cfm For more info about Keith, visit: https://down2earthministry.org/ Due to copywriting issues, Keith uses the RSV translation.

Aug 20, 2025 • 35min
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: God’s call goes out to all, but only those who respond with faith and obedience will enter into the kingdom of heaven. God is forming you through suffering. Strive to enter by the narrow gate. What is the narrow gate? The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082425.cfm For more info about Keith, visit: https://down2earthministry.org/ Due to copywriting issues, Keith uses the RSV translation.

Aug 13, 2025 • 23min
20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: Expecting the fight. Dealing with division. Suffering well. The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/081725.cfm For more info about Keith, visit: https://down2earthministry.org/ Due to copywriting issues, Keith uses the RSV translation.

Aug 6, 2025 • 21min
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: Faith sees God's plan in the midst of difficult situations. Faith in God's promises and God's oath. Faith is having the assurance, even when you don't see it. How to Amaze Jesus. The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/081025.cfm For more info about Keith, visit: https://down2earthministry.org/ Due to copywriting issues, Keith uses the RSV translation.

Jul 30, 2025 • 31min
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: Earthly Perspective vs. Heavenly Perspective How to see things the way God wants Changing your perspective. The readings can be found here:https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/080325.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. For more info about Keith, visit: https://down2earthministry.org/ Due to copywriting issues, Keith uses the RSV translation.

Jul 23, 2025 • 28min
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: Does Prayer Change God’s Mind? How should we bring our requests to God? What we can expect from God. The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072725.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. For more info about Keith, visit: https://down2earthministry.org/ Please subscribe to our newsletter: https://down2earthministry.org/subscribe/ Due to copywriting issues, Keith uses the RSV translation.

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.