Unpacking The Mass

Unpacking The Mass

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.

Episodes

October 8, 2025 29 mins

In this episode, we will explore ideas such as:

  1. Faith saves, but not “faith alone.”
  2. God requires our faith to be demonstrated, sometimes in ways we don’t understand.
  3. 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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In this episode, we will explore ideas such as:

  1. How to suffer well.
  2. Guarding our hearts in times of despair
  3. 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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September 24, 2025 30 mins

In this episode, we will explore ideas such as:

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

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

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

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September 17, 2025 32 mins

In this episode, we will explore ideas such as:

  1. God will remember the way we use our money, especially when it comes to other people.
  2. We need to pray for each other, yet there is one mediator.
  3. 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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September 10, 2025 19 mins

In this episode, we will explore ideas such as:

  1. Why Catholics have crucifixes.
  2. Through the cross, we find hea...
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September 10, 2025 19 mins

In this episode, we will explore ideas such as:

  1. Why Catholics have crucifixes.
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September 3, 2025 24 mins

In this episode, we will explore ideas such as:

  1. Following Jesus is hard.
  2. This isn’t for “advanced” Christians; this is the gospel.
  3. 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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August 26, 2025 25 mins

In this episode, we will explore ideas such as:

  1. The secret to humility
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August 20, 2025 35 mins

In this episode, we will explore ideas such as:

  1. God’s call goes out to all, but only those who respond with faith and obedience will enter into the kingdom of heaven.
  2. God is forming you through suffering.
  3. 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/

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August 13, 2025 23 mins

In this episode, we will explore ideas such as:

  1. Expecting the fight.
  2. Dealing with division.
  3. 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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August 6, 2025 21 mins

In this episode, we will explore ideas such as:

  1. Faith sees God's plan in the midst of difficult situations. Faith in God's promises and God's oath.
  2. Faith is having the assurance, even when you don't see it.
  3. How to Amaze Jesus.

The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/081025.cfm

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

Due to copywriting issues, Keith uses the RSV tra...

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July 30, 2025 30 mins

In this episode, we will explore ideas such as:

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July 23, 2025 28 mins

In this episode, we will explore ideas such as:

  1. Does Prayer Change God’s Mind?
  2. How should we bring our requests to God?
  3. What we can expect from God.

The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072725.cfm

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July 16, 2025 25 mins

In this episode, we will explore ideas such as:

  1. God wants your heart more ...
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July 9, 2025 19 mins

In this episode, we will explore ideas such as:

  1. The big “IF”
  2. We have what we need to be holy.
  3. It’s not about will power, it’s about love.

The readings can be found here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071325.cfm

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July 2, 2025 31 mins

In this episode, we will explore ideas such as:

 

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This episode is sponsored by The Augustine Institute.
The Church needs faithful, well-formed leaders. Our sponsor, Augustine Institute, offers master's degrees in theology, Pastoral Theology, and Catholic Education—rooted in Scripture and tradition —offered online, on campus, or in a hybrid format. Be equipped to teach, lead, and evangelize clearly and confidently. Augustine Institute graduates are leading today’s Church—in parishe...

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June 4, 2025 33 mins

This episode is sponsored by The Augustine Institute.
The Church needs faithful, well-formed leaders. Our sponsor, Augustine Institute, offers master's degrees in theology, Pastoral Theology, and Catholic Education—rooted in Scripture and tradition —offered online, on campus, or in a hybrid format. Be equipped to teach, lead, and evangelize clearly and confidently. Augustine Institute graduates are leading today’s Church—in parishe...

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