Ryanne Molinari

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December 15, 2021

Publication – The Silent Carol

Recently, I had the joy of writing on my favorite carol for Deus ex Musica, a fantastic publication and resource for musicians, ministers, and students. You can read my article and listen to some beautiful recordings at the link below: https://www.deus-ex-musica.com/blog/2021/12/10/the-silent-carol Continue reading

Music, Scribblings

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December 7, 2021

Joseph – A Song and a Sermon

When we first began dating, my husband and I were employed by two very different churches. They proclaimed the same gospel, but the one where he worked was extremely contemporary while mine preserved the beautiful Lutheran liturgy. Although we attended each others’ services, it became our dream to collaborate, for him to preach while I Continue reading

Faith, Grace & Gumption

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December 24, 2018

Carol Contemplation

My favorite carol this year is one that few people have heard of and I myself did not know until this advent season. It’s title alone sets it apart from the more popular carols, which I love as well. Can you guess which it is? Joy to the World O Come, All Ye Faithful O Little Continue reading

Faith, Music, Musings

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Happy Jane Austen Day to all who celebrate! Head to the blog to read a few posts in her honor. 🙌🏻

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Had such a fun conversation with @liarossreads for her @bookishtalkspodcast yesterday. Comment “listen” and I’ll send you the Spotify link! 🙌🏻

Commas + Christmas carols🎄

Is Picardy (“Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence” a Christmas hymn or not??

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