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by 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 YouTube channel.
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- Today35 min
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): <p class="Default" style= "margin-top: 0in; line-height: no
- 1 weeks ago31 min
11th Sunday Ordinary Time - Year A
In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: God's calling: Starts with God. It's His idea. The purpose of this call is to be devoted to God and to serve His purpose. Receiving without pay means giving without pay. The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/061426.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 <p class="D
- 2 weeks ago22 min
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ - Year A
In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: Jesus is our sustenance. He doesn't just give us what we need. He IS what we need. We must keep a healthy diet. How are we feeding on Jesus? How our hunger reveals God's existence. The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/060726.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): <p class="Default" style= "margin-top: 0in; line-height: normal; mso-hyphenate: no
- 3 weeks ago24 min
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity - Year A
In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: Overexplaining vs. underexplaining the Trinity. How the Trinity reflects the plan of salvation. The beauty of mystery. The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/053126.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/c/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."<span style= "mso-spac
- 4 weeks ago26 min
Pentecost Year A
In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: How Jesus fulfills what the law requires How we work together for God's plan The Gift of Confession to a Priest The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/052426-Day 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'<span style="font-size: 15.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica
- May 13, 202632 min
The Ascension of the Lord - Year A
In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: The Mission and the method Getting the next step How to stay connected to the promise. The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/051726-Ascension 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'<span style= "font-size: 15.0
- May 6, 202631 min
6th Sunday in Easter - Year A
In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: What's the deal with Confirmation? Giving your defense The Holy Spirit is for this The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/051026.cfm Catholic Answers Tract about Confirmation: https://www.catholic.com/tract/confirmation 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
- Apr 29, 202640 min
5th Sunday in Easter - Year A
In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: How the Church meets practical needs Who is the "Rock?" What happens if you let your heart be troubled? The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/050326.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." <span style= "font-size: 15.0pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Arial Unicode MS'; color: #0d0d0d; ba
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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 YouTube channel.
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