This week on Unpacking the Mass we examine the readings for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time. In this episode, we will explore key ideas such as: - How being persistent moves the heart of God - God hears the cry of the poor - God doesn't listen to the prideful The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/102322.cfm To support the channel and Keith's ministry: https://www.patreon.com/keithnester For more info about Keith visit: http://down2earthministry.org/

This week on Unpacking the Mass we examine the readings for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

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

- Why do we have to fight even though God wins? - What we need to win - How we can be persistent and faithful no matter what.

The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/101622.cfm

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

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

This week on Unpacking the Mass we examine the readings for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time. How gratitude drives out bitterness. In this episode, we will explore key ideas such as: - The greatest thing God has done for us. - How we should respond when God heals us. - What we can offer God in gratitude. The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/100922.cfm To support the channel and Keith's ministry: https://www.patreon.com/keithnester For more info about Keith visit: http://down2earthministry.org/

This week on Unpacking the Mass we examine the readings for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time. In this episode, we will explore key ideas such as: - When God is silent - The right and wrong kinds of faith - Serving God without strings attached The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/100222.cfm To support the channel and Keith's ministry: https://www.patreon.com/keithnester For more info about Keith visit: http://down2earthministry.org/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/