Unpacking The Mass

Keith Nester
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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.

  1. 3d ago

    19th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A

    Subscribe to our newsletter: Text D2E to 66866   In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: Keeping Your Ears on God Keeping Your Eyes on God Keeping Your Heart in God The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/080926.cfm   Unpacking the Mass is a production of Down to Earth Ministry, which exists to provide encouragement and resources to those considering, converting, and growing in Catholicism.   👇 How to Support Down to Earth Ministry    Website Giving (Tax-Deductible & Easiest Way to Give):  "If you believe in the work we do and want a simple way to support it—this is it."  https://down2earthministry.org/donate    Patreon (Join our Supporters for as little as $5/month):  "When you give through Patreon, you're not just supporting us—you're helping direct the mission."   https://www.patreon.com/keithnester   Locals (Join our Community for as little as $5/month):  "Locals is where we gather—not just to watch, but to walk together in faith."  https://keithnester.locals.com    👇 Stay Connected and Explore More   Keith's Website: https://down2earthministry.org/  Rosary Crew Website: https://down2earthministry.org/rosary...  Book Keith to Speak: https://down2earthministry.org/in-per...  Sign up for our Newsletter: https://down2earthministry.org/subscribe    👇 Keith's Books   The Convert's Guide to Roman Catholicism: Your First Year in the Church  Amazon: https://a.co/d/441zeP8  Website: https://down2earthministry.org/the-book/    Unpacking the Mysteries of the Rosary  Amazon: https://a.co/d/il5QQG3  Website: https://down2earthministry.org/the-book/    👇Shop   Shop our Store: https://shop.stewardshipmission.com/collections/down-to-earth   Catholic Woodworker Rosary Shop: https://bit.ly/3Wr9ExT  Use code *ROSARYCREW-FREESHIP* for free shipping.

  2. Jul 29

    18th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A

    Subscribe to our newsletter: Text D2E to 66866   In this episode, we will explore ideas such as:   Our appetites reveal God's existence How God satisfies us We are what we eat.     The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/080226.cfm   Unpacking the Mass is a production of Down to Earth Ministry, which exists to provide encouragement and resources to those considering, converting, and growing in Catholicism.   👇 How to Support Down to Earth Ministry    Website Giving (Tax-Deductible & Easiest Way to Give):  "If you believe in the work we do and want a simple way to support it—this is it."  https://down2earthministry.org/donate    Patreon (Join our Supporters for as little as $5/month):  "When you give through Patreon, you're not just supporting us—you're helping direct the mission."   https://www.patreon.com/keithnester   Locals (Join our Community for as little as $5/month):  "Locals is where we gather—not just to watch, but to walk together in faith."  https://keithnester.locals.com    👇 Stay Connected and Explore More   Keith's Website: https://down2earthministry.org/  Rosary Crew Website: https://down2earthministry.org/rosary...  Book Keith to Speak: https://down2earthministry.org/in-per...  Sign up for our Newsletter: https://down2earthministry.org/subscribe    👇 Keith's Books   The Convert's Guide to Roman Catholicism: Your First Year in the Church  Amazon: https://a.co/d/441zeP8  Website: https://down2earthministry.org/the-book/    Unpacking the Mysteries of the Rosary  Amazon: https://a.co/d/il5QQG3  Website: https://down2earthministry.org/the-book/    👇Shop   Shop our Store: https://shop.stewardshipmission.com/collections/down-to-earth   Catholic Woodworker Rosary Shop: https://bit.ly/3Wr9ExT  Use code *ROSARYCREW-FREESHIP* for free shipping.

  3. Jul 22

    17th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A

    In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: If you could ask God for one thing? What "all things work toward the good" really means. Getting the treasure. The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072626.cfm Unpacking the Mass is a production of Down to Earth Ministry, which exists to provide encouragement and resources to those considering, converting, and growing in Catholicism. Join me at the Defending the Faith Conference: https://cvent.me/gqgxwV?utm_source=affiliate&utm_campaign=dfc_influencers_2026&utm_medium=social&utm_term=keithnester_2026&RefId=KEITHNESTER26 Discount Code: KEITH25 👇 How to Support Down to Earth Ministry Website Giving (Tax-Deductible & Easiest Way to Give):  "If you believe in the work we do and want a simple way to support it—this is it."  https://down2earthministry.org/donate  Patreon (Join our Supporters for as little as $5/month):  "When you give through Patreon, you're not just supporting us—you're helping direct the mission."   https://www.patreon.com/keithnester Locals (Join our Community for as little as $5/month):  "Locals is where we gather—not just to watch, but to walk together in faith."  https://keithnester.locals.com  👇 Stay Connected and Explore More Keith's Website: https://down2earthministry.org/  Rosary Crew Website: https://down2earthministry.org/rosary...  Book Keith to Speak: https://down2earthministry.org/in-per...  Sign up for our Newsletter: https://down2earthministry.org/subscribe  👇 Keith's Books The Convert's Guide to Roman Catholicism: Your First Year in the Church  Amazon: https://a.co/d/441zeP8  Website: https://down2earthministry.org/the-book/  Unpacking the Mysteries of the Rosary  Amazon: https://a.co/d/il5QQG3  Website: https://down2earthministry.org/the-book/  👇Shop Shop our Store: https://shop.stewardshipmission.com/collections/down-to-earth Catholic Woodworker Rosary Shop: https://bit.ly/3Wr9ExT  Use code *ROSARYCREW-FREESHIP* for free shipping.

  4. Jul 15

    16th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A

    In this episode, we will explore ideas such as:   Trusting God to work on you How God helps us when we don't know how to pray Stop judging (even yourself)   The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071926.cfm   Unpacking the Mass is a production of Down to Earth Ministry, which exists to provide encouragement and resources to those considering, converting, and growing in Catholicism.   Join me at the Defending the Faith Conference:   https://cvent.me/gqgxwV?utm_source=affiliate&utm_campaign=dfc_influencers_2026&utm_medium=social&utm_term=keithnester_2026&RefId=KEITHNESTER26   Discount Code: KEITH25   👇 How to Support Down to Earth Ministry    Website Giving (Tax-Deductible & Easiest Way to Give):  "If you believe in the work we do and want a simple way to support it—this is it."  https://down2earthministry.org/donate    Patreon (Join our Supporters for as little as $5/month):  "When you give through Patreon, you're not just supporting us—you're helping direct the mission."   https://www.patreon.com/keithnester   Locals (Join our Community for as little as $5/month):  "Locals is where we gather—not just to watch, but to walk together in faith."  https://keithnester.locals.com    👇 Stay Connected and Explore More   Keith's Website: https://down2earthministry.org/  Rosary Crew Website: https://down2earthministry.org/rosary...  Book Keith to Speak: https://down2earthministry.org/in-per...  Sign up for our Newsletter: https://down2earthministry.org/subscribe    👇 Keith's Books   The Convert's Guide to Roman Catholicism: Your First Year in the Church  Amazon: https://a.co/d/441zeP8  Website: https://down2earthministry.org/the-book/    Unpacking the Mysteries of the Rosary  Amazon: https://a.co/d/il5QQG3  Website: https://down2earthministry.org/the-book/    👇Shop   Shop our Store: https://shop.stewardshipmission.com/collections/down-to-earth   Catholic Woodworker Rosary Shop: https://bit.ly/3Wr9ExT  Use code *ROSARYCREW-FREESHIP* for free shipping.

  5. Jul 8

    15th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A

    Description: In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: Receiving the word Removing Barriers Letting it happen The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071226.cfm   Unpacking the Mass is a production of Down to Earth Ministry which exists to provide encouragement and resources to those considering, converting, and growing in Catholicism.   Join me at the Defending the Faith Conference:   https://cvent.me/gqgxwV?utm_source=affiliate&utm_campaign=dfc_influencers_2026&utm_medium=social&utm_term=keithnester_2026&RefId=KEITHNESTER26   Discount Code: KEITH25   👇 How to Support Down to Earth Ministry    Website Giving (Tax-Deductible & Easiest Way to Give):  "If you believe in the work we do and want a simple way to support it—this is it."  https://down2earthministry.org/donate    Patreon (Join our Supporters for as little as $5/month):  "When you give through Patreon, you're not just supporting us—you're helping direct the mission."   https://www.patreon.com/keithnester   Locals (Join our Community for as little as $5/month):  "Locals is where we gather—not just to watch, but to walk together in faith."  https://keithnester.locals.com    👇 Stay Connected and Explore More   Keith's Website: https://down2earthministry.org/  Rosary Crew Website: https://down2earthministry.org/rosary...  Book Keith to Speak: https://down2earthministry.org/in-per...  Sign up for our Newsletter: https://down2earthministry.org/subscribe    👇 Keith's Books   The Convert's Guide to Roman Catholicism: Your First Year in the Church  Amazon: https://a.co/d/441zeP8  Website: https://down2earthministry.org/the-book/    Unpacking the Mysteries of the Rosary  Amazon: https://a.co/d/il5QQG3  Website: https://down2earthministry.org/the-book/    👇Shop   Shop our Store: https://shop.stewardshipmission.com/collections/down-to-earth   Catholic Woodworker Rosary Shop: https://bit.ly/3Wr9ExT  Use code *ROSARYCREW-FREESHIP* for free shipping.

  6. Jul 1

    14th Sunday Ordinary Time - Year A

    In this episode, we will explore ideas such as:   ·       Living according to the Spirit ·       Why we need revelation not just more knowledge ·       How to truly find rest even when it's hard to live out your faith     The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/070526.cfm   Unpacking the Mass is a production of Down to Earth Ministry which exists to provide encouragement and resources to those considering, converting, and growing in Catholicism.   Join me at the Defending the Faith Conference:   https://cvent.me/gqgxwV?utm_source=affiliate&utm_campaign=dfc_influencers_2026&utm_medium=social&utm_term=keithnester_2026&RefId=KEITHNESTER26   Discount Code: KEITH25   👇 How to Support Down to Earth Ministry    Website Giving (Tax-Deductible & Easiest Way to Give):  "If you believe in the work we do and want a simple way to support it—this is it."  https://down2earthministry.org/donate    Patreon (Join our Supporters for as little as $5/month):  "When you give through Patreon, you're not just supporting us—you're helping direct the mission."   https://www.patreon.com/keithnester   Locals (Join our Community for as little as $5/month):  "Locals is where we gather—not just to watch, but to walk together in faith."  https://keithnester.locals.com    👇 Stay Connected and Explore More   Keith's Website: https://down2earthministry.org/  Rosary Crew Website: https://down2earthministry.org/rosary...  Book Keith to Speak: https://down2earthministry.org/in-per...  Sign up for our Newsletter: https://down2earthministry.org/subscribe    👇 Keith's Books   The Convert's Guide to Roman Catholicism: Your First Year in the Church  Amazon: https://a.co/d/441zeP8  Website: https://down2earthministry.org/the-book/    Unpacking the Mysteries of the Rosary  Amazon: https://a.co/d/il5QQG3  Website: https://down2earthministry.org/the-book/    👇Shop   Shop our Store: https://shop.stewardshipmission.com/collections/down-to-earth  Catholic Woodworker Rosary Shop: https://bit.ly/3Wr9ExT  Use code *ROSARYCREW-FREESHIP* for free shipping.

  7. Jun 25

    13th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A

    In this episode, we will explore ideas such as:   1.      Serving God with a pure heart. 2.      Finding your role. 3.      God rewards all who are obedient.   The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/062826.cfm   Unpacking the Mass is a production of Down to Earth Ministry which exists to provide encouragement and resources to those considering, converting, and growing in Catholicism.   Join me at the Defending the Faith Conference:   https://cvent.me/gqgxwV?utm_source=affiliate&utm_campaign=dfc_influencers_2026&utm_medium=social&utm_term=keithnester_2026&RefId=KEITHNESTER26   Discount Code: KEITH25   👇 How to Support Down to Earth Ministry    Website Giving (Tax-Deductible & Easiest Way to Give):  "If you believe in the work we do and want a simple way to support it—this is it."  https://down2earthministry.org/donate    Patreon (Join our Supporters for as little as $5/month):  "When you give through Patreon, you're not just supporting us—you're helping direct the mission."   https://www.patreon.com/keithnester   Locals (Join our Community for as little as $5/month):  "Locals is where we gather—not just to watch, but to walk together in faith."  https://keithnester.locals.com    👇 Stay Connected and Explore More   Keith's Website: https://down2earthministry.org/  Rosary Crew Website: https://down2earthministry.org/rosary...  Book Keith to Speak: https://down2earthministry.org/in-per...  Sign up for our Newsletter: https://down2earthministry.org/subscribe    👇 Keith's Books   The Convert's Guide to Roman Catholicism: Your First Year in the Church  Amazon: https://a.co/d/441zeP8  Website: https://down2earthministry.org/the-book/    Unpacking the Mysteries of the Rosary  Amazon: https://a.co/d/il5QQG3  Website: https://down2earthministry.org/the-book/    👇Shop   Shop our Store: https://shop.stewardshipmission.com/collections/down-to-earth   Catholic Woodworker Rosary Shop: https://bit.ly/3Wr9ExT  Use code *ROSARYCREW-FREESHIP* for free shipping.

  8. Jun 17

    12th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A

    In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: How fear relates to faith When fear is unhealthy How to make fear work for you  The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/062126.cfm   Unpacking the Mass is a production of Down to Earth Ministry which exists to provide encouragement and resources to those considering, converting, and growing in Catholicism.   Join me at the Defending the Faith Conference:   https://cvent.me/gqgxwV?utm_source=affiliate&utm_campaign=dfc_influencers_2026&utm_medium=social&utm_term=keithnester_2026&RefId=KEITHNESTER26   Discount Code: KEITH25   👇 How to Support Down to Earth Ministry    Website Giving (Tax-Deductible & Easiest Way to Give):  "If you believe in the work we do and want a simple way to support it—this is it."  https://down2earthministry.org/donate    Patreon (Join our Supporters for as little as $5/month):  "When you give through Patreon, you're not just supporting us—you're helping direct the mission."   https://www.patreon.com/keithnester   Locals (Join our Community for as little as $5/month):  "Locals is where we gather—not just to watch, but to walk together in faith."  https://keithnester.locals.com    👇 Stay Connected and Explore More   Keith's Website: https://down2earthministry.org/  Rosary Crew Website: https://down2earthministry.org/rosary...  Book Keith to Speak: https://down2earthministry.org/in-per...  Sign up for our Newsletter: https://down2earthministry.org/subscribe    👇 Keith's Books   The Convert's Guide to Roman Catholicism: Your First Year in the Church  Amazon: https://a.co/d/441zeP8  Website: https://down2earthministry.org/the-book/    Unpacking the Mysteries of the Rosary  Amazon: https://a.co/d/il5QQG3  Website: https://down2earthministry.org/the-book/    👇Shop   Shop our Store: https://shop.stewardshipmission.com/collections/down-to-earth   Catholic Woodworker Rosary Shop: https://bit.ly/3Wr9ExT  Use code *ROSARYCREW-FREESHIP* for free shipping.

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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.

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  • Creator
    Keith Nester
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    225
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023
  • Show Website
    Unpacking The Mass

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