

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
Mentioned books

Oct 31, 2023 • 30min
31st Sunday in Ordinary Time - November 5, 2023
This week on Unpacking the Mass, we look at the readings for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time. In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: What happens when our walk doesn't match our talk? Building God's Kingdom, not yours. Sharing your faith in a way that is helpful The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110523.cfm Call No Man Father? https://www.catholic.com/tract/call-no-man-father To support the channel and Keith's ministry: https://www.patreon.com/keithnester For more info about Keith, visit: https://down2earthministry.org/

Oct 24, 2023 • 30min
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time - October 29, 2023
This week I am joined by Fr. Michael Sweeney of the Lay Mission Project. Fr. Michael is an incredible theologian. I know you will agree. The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/102923.cfm In this week's study, we learn about: How God wants us to treat "outsiders." Why love must be external. The most important thing to remember about following God. Check out the Lay Mission Project here: https://laymission.net/ For more about Keith- https://down2earthministry.org/ To support Keith's ministry: https://www.patreon.com/keithnester

Oct 17, 2023 • 31min
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time - October 22, 2023
This week on Unpacking the Mass, we look at the readings for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time. In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: An incredible prophecy was fulfilled. Does your faith work? Giving to God what He is due. The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/102223.cfm To support the channel and Keith's ministry: https://www.patreon.com/keithnester For more info about Keith, visit: https://down2earthministry.org/

Oct 10, 2023 • 29min
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time - October 15, 2023
This week on Unpacking the Mass, we look at the readings for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time. In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: God's plan for us in the end. What Phillippians 4:13 really means What to wear to Heaven The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/101523.cfm To support the channel and Keith's ministry: https://www.patreon.com/keithnester For more info about Keith, visit: https://down2earthministry.org/

Oct 3, 2023 • 36min
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time - October 8, 2023
Readings for October 8, 2023 This week on Unpacking the Mass, we look at the readings for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time. In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: Rejecting Jesus. How to get rid of anxiety. What to do about problems in the Church. The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/100823.cfm To support the channel and Keith's ministry: https://www.patreon.com/keithnester For more info about Keith, visit: https://down2earthministry.org/

Sep 26, 2023 • 24min
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time - October 1, 2023
This week on Unpacking the Mass, we look at the readings for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time. In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: We don't get to decide what's "fair." How to bless your priest. Finishing well. The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/100123.cfm To support the channel and Keith's ministry: https://www.patreon.com/keithnester For more info about Keith, visit: https://down2earthministry.org/

Sep 19, 2023 • 22min
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time - September 24, 2023
This week on Unpacking the Mass, we look at the readings for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time. In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: Seeking God while we have time What life is really about Serving God is better than sin. The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092423.cfm To support the channel and Keith's ministry: https://www.patreon.com/keithnester For more info about Keith, visit: https://down2earthministry.org/

Sep 14, 2023 • 30min
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time - September 17, 2023
This week on Unpacking the Mass, we look at the readings for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time. In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: Why we cling to unforgiveness. What unforgiveness does to us. How to truly let it go. The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091723.cfm To support the channel and Keith's ministry: https://www.patreon.com/keithnester For more info about Keith, visit: https://down2earthministry.org/

Sep 7, 2023 • 38min
23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - September 10, 2023
This week on Unpacking the Mass, we look at the readings for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: Are you a failure at sharing your faith? What we owe each other. How to resolve conflict according to Jesus. The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091023.cfm To support the channel and Keith's ministry: https://www.patreon.com/keithnester For more info about Keith, visit: https://down2earthministry.org/

Aug 31, 2023 • 26min
22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - September 3, 2023
This week on Unpacking the Mass, we look at the readings for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: Getting burned out. Self-sacrifice, not self-preservation. Follow Jesus' example… watch what he did. The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090323.cfm To support the channel and Keith's ministry: https://www.patreon.com/keithnester For more info about Keith, visit: https://down2earthministry.org/