Unpacking The Mass

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September 25, 2022 Readings - Your Bubble is the Problem Sep 22, 2022

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This week on Unpacking the Mass we examine the readings for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time. When comfort leads to complacency.

In this episode, we will explore key ideas such as:

- How our bubble of comfort makes us selfish - Why procrastination can wreck our discipleship - What Jesus really cares about

The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092522.cfm

To support the channel and Keith's ministry: https://www.patreon.com/keithnester

For more info about Keith visit: http://down2earthministry.org/

September 18, 2022 Readings - One of the Toughest Bible Verses to Understand Sep 15, 2022

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This week on Unpacking the Mass we examine the readings for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time. God sees what we do with what we have. In this episode, we will explore key ideas such as: - What we can learn from even the most selfish people in the world - What it means to make friends with dishonest wealth - How to have power over your money The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091822.cfm To support the channel and Keith's ministry: https://www.patreon.com/keithnester For more info about Keith visit: http://down2earthministry.org/

September 11, 2022 Readings - The Most Important Thing to Ask God For Sep 08, 2022

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This week on Unpacking the Mass we examine the readings for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time. How do we understand our relationship to God in view of mercy? In this episode, we will explore key ideas such as: - What do we actually deserve? - How asking for mercy keeps us humble - Applying God's mercy to your everyday life. The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091122.cfm To support the channel and Keith's ministry: https://www.patreon.com/keithnester For more info about Keith visit: http://down2earthministry.org/

September 4, 2022 Readings - Do You Trust God, Even When You Don't Understand? Sep 01, 2022

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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/

August 28, 2022 Readings - The Best/Worst Ways to Get Love Aug 25, 2022

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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/

August 21, 2022 Readings - Accepting God's Discipline Aug 18, 2022

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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/

August 14, 2022 Readings - When the World is Against You Aug 11, 2022

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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/

August 7, 2022 Readings - The Next Step is All We Need Aug 04, 2022

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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/

July 31, 2022 Readings - How to Destroy Sin Before it Destroys You Jul 28, 2022

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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/