Unpacking The Mass

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/ke...

This week on Unpacking the Mass, we look at the readings for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time. In this episode, we will explore ideas such as:  Who Decides What Christianity is?  The Foundation of Catholicism. How to Identify Jesus' Church? The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082723.cfm   Steve Ray's talk on Jesus, the Rock, and the Keys: https://www.youtube.com/...

This week on Unpacking the Mass, we look at the readings for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time. In this episode, we will explore ideas such as:  Everyone is invited to the kingdom St. Paul's passion for his people What the disciples got wrong The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082023.cfm To support the channel and Keith's ministry: https://www.patreon.com/keithne...

This week on Unpacking the Mass, we look at the readings for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time. In this episode, we will explore ideas such as:  Why God is quiet sometimes? Sharing the faith in love. God has more faith in you than you do! The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/081323.cfm To support the channel and Keith's ministry: https://www.patreon.com/keithnester...

This week on Unpacking the Mass, we look at the readings for The Feast of the Transfiguration. In this episode, we will explore ideas such as:  Jesus' glory before the Incarnation.  Remembering the moments God gives you. How to not take Jesus for granted. The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/080623.cfm To support the channel and Keith's ministry: https://www.patre...

This week on Unpacking the Mass, we look at the readings for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time. 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/073023.cfm To support the channel and Keith's ministry: https://www.patre...

July 23, 2023 Readings This week on Unpacking the Mass, we look at the readings for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time In this episode, we will explore ideas such as:  God is not insecure When you don't know what to pray Are you a weed or wheat? Follow The Readings Here To support the channel and Keith's ministry: https://www.patreon.com/keithnester Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a rating...

This week on Unpacking the Mass, we look at the readings for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time.   In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: God's promise for His word. Groaning for God. Preparing your heart for God's word. The readings can be found here:  https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071623.cfm   To support the channel and Keith's ministry: https://www.patreon.com/keithnester   For...

This week on Unpacking the Mass, we look at the readings for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time 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/070923.cfm To support the channel and Ke...

This week on Unpacking the Mass, we look at the readings for the The 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time. In this episode, we will explore ideas such as:  Serving Jesus' servants = serving Jesus  Can you name a sin you have to commit? Our part to play in God's plan. The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/070223.cfm To support the channel and Keith's ministry: https://www.p...

This week on Unpacking the Mass, we look at the readings for the The 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time In this episode, we will explore ideas such as:  God fights for us, but do we fight for Him? Our ultimate enemy. Fearing no one. The readings can be found here:  https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/062523.cfm To support the channel and Keith's ministry: https://www.patreon.com/keithnester For more...

This week on Unpacking the Mass, we look at the readings for the The 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time. In this episode, we will explore ideas such as:  What makes God's people "God's people."  God moves first! Starting with our own house. The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/061823.cfm To support the channel and Keith's ministry: https://www.patreon.com/keithnester Fo...

This week on Unpacking the Mass, we look at the readings for the The Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ In this episode, we will explore ideas such as:  Why God sends us to the desert Why we need to remember what God has done How Jesus sustains us our journey to the Promised Land. The readings can be found here:  https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/061123.cfm To support the channel and K...

This week on Unpacking the Mass, we look at the readings for The Solemnity of the Holy Trinity In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: The Reason Behind God's Name  How we Should Treat Each Other  Why we Need to Believe  The readings can be found here:  https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/060423.cfm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trinity  The video about LORD:  https://www.youtube.com/wa...

This week on Unpacking the Mass, we look at the readings for the Pentecost In this episode, we will explore ideas such as:  How Jesus fulfills what the law requires How we work together for God's plan Where real peace comes from The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/052823-Day.cfm To support the channel and Keith's ministry: https://www.patreon.com/keithnester For...

This week on Unpacking the Mass, we look at the readings for the The Ascension of the Lord In this episode, we will explore ideas such as:  Living with urgency God's glory and grace grows in us over time Jesus' plan for making disciples. The readings can be found here:  https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/052123-Ascension.cfm To support the channel and Keith's ministry: https://www.patreon.com/...

This week on Unpacking the Mass, we look at the readings for the 6th Sunday of Easter. Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!   In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: The plan coming together! Answering critics the way Jesus wants. Who is the Holy Spirit?  The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/051423.cfm To support the channel and Keith's ministry:  https://...

This week on Unpacking the Mass, we look at the readings for the 5th Sunday of Easter. Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!  In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: When humans mess up the Church Your new home The command you need to obey   The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/050723.cfm To support the channel and Keith's ministry: https://www.patreon.com/...

This week on Unpacking the Mass, we look at the readings for the 4th Sunday of Easter. Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!   In this episode, we will explore ideas such as:   How Peter's 1st sermon converted 3000 souls. The mindset we need to serve God in an evil world. How to hear and recognize the voice of Jesus. The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/043023.cfm...

This week on Unpacking the Mass, we look at the readings for the 3rd Sunday of Easter. Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! In this episode, we will explore ideas such as:  What made Peter such a great preacher? The real meaning of "reverence" Why you don't recognize Jesus   The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/042323.cfm To support the channel and Keith's ministr...

This week on Unpacking the Mass, we look at the readings for the 2nd Sunday of Easter/Divine Mercy Sunday. Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: What the Church did to Explode How the Resurrection powers us toward Heaven How Jesus responds to us when we doubt  The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/041623.cfm To support...

This week on Unpacking the Mass, we look at the readings for Easter. Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: Coming to Jesus, even when it seems dark and you don't understand. Keeping your eyes on the things of Heaven rather than Earth. Why Mary goes to Peter when she can't find Jesus. The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readin...

Palm Sunday 2023.mp3 This week on Unpacking the Mass, we look at the readings for the gospel during the Processional for Palm Sunday. If you want to see Keith's reflections for the rest of the readings, check out last year's episode: https://youtu.be/OyvpNDAdoag In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: How Jesus defends us Welcoming Jesus as King Being used by God to bring Him to others The...

This week on Unpacking the Mass, we look at the readings for the 5th Sunday in Lent. In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: Living life through the lens of resurrection How Jesus felt the pain of loss Death is hard but it is not the end The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032623.cfm To support the channel and Keith's ministry: https://www.patreon.com/kei...

This week on Unpacking the Mass, we look at the readings for the 4th Sunday in Lent. In this episode, we will explore ideas such as: How God chooses people A greater vision of Jesus The best way to share your faith The readings can be found here:  https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031923.cfm To support the channel and Keith's ministry:  https://www.patreon.com/keithnester For more info about...