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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 YouTube channel.

4th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A

Jan 28, 2026

In this episode, we will explore ideas such as:

1. Get the basics right.

2. Embrace your weakness because that’s what makes you strong.

3. Find your refuge in God, not the world.

The readings can be found here:
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/020126.cfm

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3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year-A

Jan 21, 2026

In this episode, we will explore ideas such as:

1. God can bring you out of the darkness, but you need to stay there.

2. Focus on Unity. Stop dividing ourselves and putting up blinders.

3. Following Jesus is also about your mission. The light leads you into your purpose, because God is light and his purpose...

2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 2025 - Year-A

Jan 14, 2026

In this episode, we will explore ideas such as:

What is our personal sense of mission?
Looking outward, not inward.
6 Ways to Discover Your Mission

The readings can be found here:

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/011523.cfm

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Baptism of the Lord - Year A

Jan 7, 2026

In this episode, we will explore ideas such as:

1. Give thanks to God for Jesus.

2. Allow him to serve you by saving you.

3. Imitate his obedience by serving others with love.

The readings can be found here:

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/011126.cfm

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