
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

May 7, 2025 • 27min
4th Sunday in Easter
In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: Some people want Jesus all to themselves. No one can stop Jesus from saving people, except the people themselves. We can either build bridges or create obstacles. The readings can be found here:https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/051125.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/

Apr 30, 2025 • 29min
3rd 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: Obeying God rather than Men. Rejoicing in suffering. Can we do that? The 3rd miraculous catch. The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/042725.cfm @shamelesspopery Joe's book: https://shop.catholic.com/pope-peter-defending-the-churchs-most-distinctive-doctrine-in-a-time-of-crisis/ 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/

Apr 23, 2025 • 32min
Divine Mercy Sunday
In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: He is Risen. Now what? God's Mission for us Persecution comes. Are we ready? The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/042725.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/

Apr 17, 2025 • 27min
Easter Sunday 2025
In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: The truth of the resurrection. Lent is Over- what now? Setting your mind on what is above. The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/042025.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/

Apr 9, 2025 • 20min
Palm Sunday
In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: The last week of Lent Setting our face like a flint Finishing strong. The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/041325.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/

Apr 3, 2025 • 26min
5th Sunday in Lent
In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: 1. Looking (but not staring) at your past. 2. Pressing on! 3. Go and sin no more. The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040625-YearC.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/

Mar 26, 2025 • 31min
4th Sunday in Lent
In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: Remembering what God has Done Practicing Radical Obedience Reconciliation- Leaving the Shame Behind. The readings can be found here:https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/033025-YearC.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/

Mar 19, 2025 • 28min
3rd Sunday of Lent
In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: How to be a Good Follower. Desiring Freedom over Slavery. When Laxity Leads to Compromise The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032325-YearC.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

Mar 12, 2025 • 20min
2nd Sunday of Lent
In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: God reveals himself in his covenants. God keeps His promises. Being blown away by Jesus The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031625.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.

Mar 5, 2025 • 32min
1st Sunday of Lent
In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: Lent begins! The desert is preparation, not punishment. How to respond to temptation. The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/030925.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/