Unpacking The Mass

This week on Unpacking the Mass we examine the readings for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. Do you trust God, even when you don't understand? In this episode, we will explore key ideas such as: - Trusting God when it hurts - Counting the cost of following Jesus - Even Jesus had his moment of counting the cost The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090422.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 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. Everyone wants to be loved, but why is it so hard to receive it? In this episode, we will explore key ideas such as: - The key to receiving love God's way - How we sabotage our relationships - The practical way to love others we often miss. The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/080722.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 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time. In order to accomplish his mission, God needs followers who are tough and willing to do the work of Kingdom. That means he has to build us up. Sometimes that involves discipline. This week, we explore ideas like: - God's vision for the world is bigger than we can think. - How to make sure your trials make you stronger. - The difference between "discipline" and "punishment." The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082122.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 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Following Jesus often leads to opposition from even those closest to us. In this episode, we will explore key ideas such as: - What we can expect when we call others to faith and repentance? - Where we can find support when the world opposes us for our faith? - How people who speak for God should and shouldn't act The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/081422.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 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time. God's calling in our lives isn't just about what happens when we die. Are we ready to hear it? In this episode, we will explore key ideas such as: - What real faith looks like. - How we can be prepared to meet Jesus when we die or when he calls us? - How to follow God when you can't see what's next. The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/080722.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 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time. What is the one sin that leads to so many others and has the potential to destroy us? In this episode, we will explore key ideas such as: - How the world tricks us into compromising our faith - How we can defeat sin - What we must focus on to persevere in the faith The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/073122.cfm To support the channel and Keith's ministry: https://www.patreon.com/keithnester For more info about Keith visit: http://down2earthministry.org/

When is it ok to question God? Does God really want us bugging him with our needs? In this episode, we will explore key ideas such as: - Why God allows bad things to happen to good people. - How we can approach God with our needs - The reason why God wants us to persist in asking. The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072422.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 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Are you ever so busy serving Jesus you forget to just be with him? It happens to the best of us. In this episode, we will explore key ideas such as: - Learning to be with Jesus when we are tempted to become busy - Sharing the promises of God with a world that needs Jesus - What to do in Adoration to hear from Jesus The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071722.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 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Is God making it difficult for you to know his will? Are his commands hidden and unknowable? In this episode, we will explore key ideas such as: God's commands are not mysterious or unknowable. Starting with what we know, and then waiting for God to show us the rest How Jesus cuts through our excuses and tells us exactly what we need to hear. The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071022.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 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Join us! Follow along with the readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/070322.cfm To support the channel and Keith's ministry: https://www.patreon.com/keithnester For more info about Keith visit: http://down2earthministry.org/