As the clergy prepare for Mass, there are solemn actions and prayers that accompany the vesting process. These sacred moments are intended to help the priest prepare to act In Persona Christi. The word holy refers to things set apart for sacred use. In this sense, the priest himself is holy—by virtue of his baptism and ordination—set apart for the sacred work of the sacraments. READ MORE

There are few places in modern culture where it is considered normal to wear a tunic undergarment, an additional robe, and a distinctive form of headwear. Such ceremonial attire is now reserved for religious, legal, and limited political settings. READ MORE...

LITURGY CORNER Priestly Attire: The Collar It’s almost a given in our Catholic world: if you run into a priest outside of Mass, he’ll likely be wearing that distinctive white collar. Without it, how would you know who was clergy? Interestingly, this modern collar is a fairly recent invention. The removable style was created in 1865 by Rev. Donald McLeod, a Presbyterian minister. It quickly caught on among liturgically minded clergy and, by the mid-1880s, was a well-established and expected part of Roman Catholic clerical dress.

Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary Parish in Lexington, KY, is seeking a passionate and dynamic Youth Ministry Assistant for approximately ten hours a week, to help lead our efforts in nurturing vibrant faith among young people on Wednesday nights. SEE THE JOB DESCRIPTION HERE

Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary Parish in Lexington, KY, is seeking a passionate and dynamic Youth Ministry Assistant for approximately 10 hours a week, to help lead our efforts in nurturing vibrant faith among young people on Sunday nights. SEE JOB DESCRIPTION HERE

During the week of July 28–August 1, I was blessed with the opportunity to work with 12 students entering grades 5–9 during our first-ever Liturgical Music Camp. This wasn’t designed to be a typical music camp where participants simply gather, rehearse, and perform at the end of the week. Instead, it was intended to introduce young people to the why and how behind the music we create in our Catholic faith. READ MORE