Unpacking The Mass

How do you navigate darkness and find the light? This week on Unpacking the Mass, we look at the readings for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: God can bring you out of the darkness, but you need to stay there. Focusing on unity and truth God's light is a "spotlight" not a "floodlight" The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/012223.cfm To support the channel and Keith's ministry: https://www.patreon.com/keithnester For more info about Keith visit: http://down2earthministry.org/

This week on Unpacking the Mass, we look at the readings for the 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: God's mission for the messiah. 6 ways to align your mission with God. Mistakes people make when thinking about their mission. The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/011523.cfm To support the channel and Keith's ministry: https://www.patreon.com/keithnester For more info about Keith, visit: http://down2earthministry.org/

This week we study the readings for the Feast of The Epiphany, which focuses on the Magi visiting Jesus. In this episode, we will focus on: Loving darkness vs. light. Are we more like Herod or the Magi? How to follow the "stars" God sends us. The week's readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/010823.cfm Please consider supporting this work by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/keithnester For more from Keith: https://down2earthministry.org/

It's a new year my friends. What better way than to study the word of God together on Unpacking the Mass? This week we will explore the readings for the Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God. In this episode we will discuss: What a "blessing" is. What can we do to receive, give and be a blessing? What it means that we are heirs of God. The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/010123.cfm To support the channel and Keith's ministry: https://www.patreon.com/keithnester For more info about Keith visit: http://down2earthministry.org/

Merry Christmas, my friends. This week's Unpacking the Mass takes us through the week's readings for Christmas Day (at Dawn). In this episode, we will cover: Being "frequent" not "forsaken" in your faith. God's kindness and mercy. 2 key lessons from Mary and the shepherds. The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122522-dawn.cfm To support the channel and Keith's ministry: https://www.patreon.com/keithnester For more info about Keith, visit: http://www.down2earthministry.org

This week on Unpacking the Mass, we examine the readings for the 4th Sunday in Advent. God is with us! In this episode, we will explore key ideas such as: How God's promises are fulfilled in multiple ways. God entered into our world and our lives. Why God has to save us. The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121822.cfm To support the channel and Keith's ministry: https://www.patreon.com/keithnester For more info about Keith visit: http://down2earthministry.org/

This week on Unpacking the Mass, we examine the readings for The 3rd Sunday in Advent What does Jesus say about John the Baptist? In this episode, we will explore key ideas such as: God's plan to restore us How Jesus reassures John the Baptist who he is The greatness of the Kingdom of Heaven. The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121122.cfm To support the channel and Keith's ministry: https://www.patreon.com/keithnester For more info about Keith, visit: http://down2earthministry.org/

This week on Unpacking the Mass we examine the readings for The 2nd Sunday in Advent It's time for us to prove it. In this episode, we will explore key ideas such as: God never gives up. What it means to repent How to prove we are sincere. The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120422.cfm To support the channel and Keith's ministry: https://www.patreon.com/keithnester For more info about Keith visit: http://down2earthministry.org/  

This week on Unpacking the Mass we examine the readings for The 1st Sunday in Advent In this episode, we will explore key ideas such as: The purpose for Jesus' coming. What Advent means How to prepare The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/reading... To support the channel and Keith's ministry: https://www.patreon.com/keithnester For more info about Keith visit: http://down2earthministry.org/

This week on Unpacking the Mass we examine the readings for The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Jesus is the king of the universe, but is he your king? In this episode, we will explore key ideas such as: God's plan for the kingdom and the king. How to be a part of Jesus' kingdom. What kind of king is Jesus? The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/112022.cfm To support the channel and Keith's ministry: https://www.patreon.com/keithnester For more info about Keith visit: http://down2earthministry.org/