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.
Episodes
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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
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.
