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Unpacking The Mass

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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Latest Episodes:

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Oct 08, 2025

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In this episode, we will explore ideas such as:

Faith saves, but not "faith alone."
God requires our faith to be demonstrated, sometimes in ways we don't understand.
Gratitude needs to be part of our response.

The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/101225.cfm

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27th Sunday in Ordinary Time - October 05, 2025 Oct 02, 2025

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In this episode, we will explore ideas such as:

How to suffer well.
Guarding our hearts in times of despair
Living by faith- what it really means

The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/100525.cfm

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Due to copywriting issues, Keith uses the RSV translation.

26 Sunday in Ordinary Time Sep 24, 2025

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In this episode, we will explore ideas such as:

The dangers of comfort.
Learning to aim for the right things
How to enjoy being uncomfortable

The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092825.cfm

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Due to copywriting issues, Keith uses the RSV translation.

25th Sunday in Ordinary Time Sep 17, 2025

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In this episode, we will explore ideas such as:

God will remember the way we use our money, especially when it comes to other people.
We need to pray for each other, yet there is one mediator.
Why we need to be shrewd for the kingdom.

The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092125.cfm

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Due to copywriting issues, Keith uses the RSV translation.

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time Sep 10, 2025

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In this episode, we will explore ideas such as:

Why Catholics have crucifixes.
Through the cross, we find healing from the sting of the serpent.
Jesus fulfils the OT prophecies and, as Jesus was raised up, draws people to himself.

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The readings can be found here:https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091425.cfm

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Due to copywriting issues, Keith uses the RSV translation.

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time Sep 10, 2025

Show notes

In this episode, we will explore ideas such as:

Why Catholics have crucifixes.
Through the cross, we find healing from the sting of the serpent.
Jesus fulfils the OT prophecies and, as Jesus was raised up, draws people to himself.

The readings can be found here:https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091425.cfm

For more info about Keith, visit: https://down2earthministry.org/

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Due to copywriting issues, Keith uses the RSV translation.

23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Sep 03, 2025

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In this episode, we will explore ideas such as:

Following Jesus is hard.
This isn't for "advanced" Christians; this is the gospel.
Jesus' words seem harsh because he is preparing us for what it may cost us to follow him.

The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090725.cfm

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22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Aug 26, 2025

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In this episode, we will explore ideas such as:

The secret to humility
Remaining teachable
How to be exalted

The readings can be found here:https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/083125.cfm

For more info about Keith, visit: https://down2earthministry.org/

Due to copywriting issues, Keith uses the RSV translation.

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time Aug 20, 2025

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In this episode, we will explore ideas such as:

God's call goes out to all, but only those who respond with faith and obedience will enter into the kingdom of heaven.
God is forming you through suffering.
Strive to enter by the narrow gate. What is the narrow gate?

The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082425.cfm

For more info about Keith, visit: https://down2earthministry.org/

Due to copywriting issues, Keith uses the RSV translation.

20th Sunday in Ordinary Time Aug 13, 2025

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In this episode, we will explore ideas such as:

Expecting the fight.
Dealing with division.
Suffering well.

The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/081725.cfm

For more info about Keith, visit: https://down2earthministry.org/

Due to copywriting issues, Keith uses the RSV translation.

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