Ryanne Molinari

Writer. Musician. Worshiper.

holy week poetry

April 4, 2021

An Easter Rehearsal

I know my feet are prone to slip, unsure, So I play it again: Alleluia. And I know my hands may strike without measure, So I play it once more: Alleluia. But, worst, I know my heart is yet impure, So I pray it again: Alleluia, Amen. The organist and choristers know well The rehearsed… Continue reading

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April 2, 2018

“Easter morn rose grey with fog”- A Poem for Easter Sunday, 2018

Easter morn rose grey with fog -anticipation hid- No dawn’s light to testify to what the Savior did. . Still we know and sing aloud of the Risen Son And yet the part that strikes me most was that on Friday done. . Rising up is natural; the sun never stays down. What is more… Continue reading

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March 31, 2018

Tenebrae: a sonnet

Awhirl before my eyes did swirl the sparks As one by one the candles turned to smoke And sitting there in silent, stillest dark, A flicker burned within and I awoke. . I felt a pang for that dear body broke That bled betwixt time and eternity. It seemed I saw His image in the… Continue reading

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I’m honored to have a sonnet and short story published by @clayjar.review in their 4th issue. Not many Christian literary journals find the balance between authenticity and hope, but this one does so with splendid, well-worded grace. I’d love for you to read my pieces, follow their account, and explore the work of other writers.

The problem with arranging satisfying music is that then I’ve made more for myself to practice…🥲 Thoughts on this arrangement of “Holy, Holy, Holy”? This celebratory version is perfect for an introduction or a final verse!

Painting and penguins go together, obviously.

I’ve been enjoying writing my own little introductions to hymns, transposing theological concepts into musical ones. Today, for Pentecost Sunday, I used imitation between voices (passing the melody from key to key) to represent the gospel being proclaimed by diverse tongues, tribes, and nations.

The reasons behind my facial expression part 2/2

The reasons behind my facial expression part 1/2

From my most recent article on #FruitfulWorship 🎤

Who’s down for “Anne girl summer”? Let’s plant flowers, memorize poetry, and walk through the woodlands. ✨

Loved improvising this introduction for “Up Through Endless Ranks of Angels” 😍 Happy Ascension Sunday! Christ goes to prepare a place for us.