Bryan Matuskey is just 22 and has already made a name for himself making music videos for regional bands and vocalists. He recently finished a gig as mastermind of a cutting-edge music TV show. And now, he is directing his talent and energy and insight into producing videos for the newly organized Trinity Cathedral Media.

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"Hi! I'm Bryan with a ‘y'!"

"Um... Hi, Bryan with a 'y'. I'm Craig with a ‘c'. What's up?"

"My friends and I were shooting a video and we were walking by and tried the door and it was open and we thought we'd take a look around. Do you mind?"

"No prob. We're just setting up for our Ancient/Future, eChurch@5 worship service. Feel free to wander. Take your time. Let me know if you have any questions."

We continued the set-up; the little group wandered around. The sun was blazing through faceted glass. Glittering light cascaded across floors and pews splashing across the opposite wall.

Suddenly, ‘Bryan with a y' was blocking my path. "What is this place!?"

"It's an Episcopal Church. Trinity Cathedral, to be exact."

"Wow. It's phenomenally beautiful! And it has this amazing energy! It's like God shines in every piece of wood, steel, stone and paint!"

His posture changed - sort of like he was somehow standing lighter on his feet. He took a deep breath and closed his eyes. And this silence descended upon him. A moment later, his eyes opened and he was all exuberant energy.

"I want to use this place in a video. It'll be Totally Friggin' Awesome!!"

And so it was.

And so it continues to be.

"I want to create Art Videos which communicate spiritual truths in ways which people my age will pay attention to. People who haven't had much real experience with christianity, or the church. I want them to stop and do a spiritual double-take. Open up. Maybe re-think some things," says Matuskey.

His first video (above), done originally as a proof-of-concept piece, is called "Dust." Beautifully produced, multi-layered, and provocative, it is a four-minute meditation on... well, it's hard to describe in a few words. Suffice it to say, you'll never hear the words "Remember that you are dust, and to dust you will return" in the same way again.

After viewing "Dust," the overwhelming reaction of Cathedral and Diocesan staff was, "We've got to get him some money so he can do more of these!"

Evidently, the Holy Spirit concurs. Seed money has been found to hire him for a couple of months full-time, on a trial basis. And so far, the videos have been coming fast and furious.

Bryan's second piece (above) documents the Border Procession at Naco, which took place in early April. His third captures the spirit of the Diocesan Youth Ministry's "Tacky Prom." His fourth is an evocative piece about the Cathedral's "Cuetro De Mayo" celebration.

His most recent art piece (above) is a meditation on the Fraction of the Mass and is aimed at making people outside the Church begin to grasp the relationship between Christ's Passion, the liturgy, and the hurts of the world.

As part of our ministry with the Hispanic community, many of the videos will be available in Spanish language versions.

In order to understand what Bryan and Trinity Cathedral Media are trying to do, how about a little factoid? Since the TCM page on YouTube went up two weeks ago, the videos have been viewed over 2,000 times. So far, the videos have received stellar reviews and a number of requests for HD versions which would be used with small groups or within the context of the liturgy.

So, wanna know more? Just check out: http://www.youtube.com/user/TrinityCathedral

And remember: Don't look at the camera!