Julianne Wallace, Author at Busted Halo

Julianne Wallace

Julianne E. Wallace is the director of campus ministry at Alvernia University in Reading, Pennsylvania. She is currently working on a D.Min. in Educational Leadership from Virginia Theological Seminary. She earned an M.T.S. in Word and Worship from the Washington Theological Union in Washington, D.C. and a B.A. in Music Performance from the University of Mary Washington in Virginia. Julianne is passionate about sharing the joy of liturgy with others and helping everyone to worship well.

Your Essential Guide to the Triduum

Julianne Wallace April 14, 2025

The Triduum (TRIH-du-um) is the time of the Church year when we celebrate the Passion, death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. This three-day celebration begins…

4 Ways to Worship Well

Julianne Wallace January 16, 2019

We all know the drill. We should go to Mass on Sunday. We should go to Mass on Holy Days. And really, in general, we…

Where should a manger scene be displayed in the Church?

Julianne Wallace August 21, 2012

There is not a specific place where a manger scene should be placed. The only guideline is that the Manger Scene should not be placed…

Why doesn’t the deacon call for the Mystery of Faith anymore?

Julianne Wallace August 14, 2012

While the Deacon has the responsibility in the Mass to do some proclamations, (for instance, he says, “Let us give each other of sign of…

What can we do about crying babies at Mass?

Julianne Wallace August 7, 2012

First and foremost, we must have a little patience and understanding. Although having crying babies and noisy children at Mass is distracting, it is also…

Where can I study to be a liturgist?

Julianne Wallace July 31, 2012

There are many places in the United States that you can study to be a liturgist! First, you can look into doing a Certificate in…

When the Pope said Mass celebrated Mass at World Youth Day why did the Deacon read the Gospel?

Julianne Wallace July 24, 2012

When a deacon is present at the Celebration of the Eucharist, he has some special duties that he is responsible for. These duties include proclaiming…

If there’s a lot of the precious blood left over-what do they do with it?

Julianne Wallace July 17, 2012

All the precious blood must be consumed after Communion- no matter how much is left (see the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy #279). That said,…

How should one purify a chalice after Mass?

Julianne Wallace July 3, 2012

For this answer, we look directly to the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy #279: “The sacred vessels are purified by the priest, the deacon or…

Should a Chalice be made of glass?

Julianne Wallace May 29, 2012

According to the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy (nos. 328-29), all vessels should be made of precious metal; or, in the case of the United…