Randy Kinnett

Yes. And this seems to be the primary way the laugh emoji gets used.

With many thanks to the my colleague in this ministry, the great @arliecoles.bsky.social and the Association of Anglican Musicians, Episcopal Chant has expanded to include the Psalms, Book of Occasional Services, and more! ⚓

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Magnificat antiphon "Non enim misit," in Salisbury Antiphoner for Monday after Whitsunday, setting John 3:17: "For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world: but that the world through him might be saved, alleluya."

Since we'll hear John 3:1-17 in this Sunday's Eucharist (Lent 2 Year A), I'll use this Magnificat antiphon, a traditional one for Pentecost Monday, for the week's Evening Prayer. The one in Salisbury Antiphon works fine for Lent 2--just beware of the clef change and unseasonal Alleluia. 🕯️

I’m on a reread myself and am not far from there—midway through book 4 chapter 3, where Frodo is deciding on a path into Mordor and listening to Gollum’s sketchy advice

In my experience with potlucks, it’s okay to bring a 9x9 baking dish worth of food, or a medium crock pot—people often sample smaller helpings of lots of dishes, and some things get eaten up. No one person has to feed everyone.

Rereading the Screwtape Letters and, after chapter 2, revisiting and feeling pretty awful about my smugness toward fellow Episcopalians who get on my nerves in any and every way. Lord, have mercy. ⚓️

Same.

Renewal, A Rule of Life, and a Challenge to Men - The Living Church Could a renewed interest in a Rule of Life be an avenue to reaching men, a diminishing demographic in many mainline churches?

This article got me considering Brotherhood of St. Andrew as potentially worthwhile for the sort of large cohort of dads aged 35-50 at my parish. Does anyone have success stories about groups like this that involve rule of life and are healthy for parish life (i.e. not just another “Men’s Club”)? ⚓️

My favorite!

James Litton’s Plainsong Psalter? It sets all of the Galley psalm antiphons.

My wife had a particular sort of childhood, and childhood faith, such that her formative Christian jukebox (so to speak) ensures I’ll always get references like this one. ♥️

"Reliquit eum," mode 3 chant in square notes, Salisbury Antiphoner p. 34. on Matthew 4:11, "Then the devil leaveth him: and behold, angels came and ministered unto him."

A good alternative is the selection in the Salisbury Antiphoner for the same day, "Reliquit eum" (Matthew 4:11), which seems to show up most often in antiphoners as the None antiphon for that Sunday. (A plus is that it's already in English.)

Square note Prime antiphon for Lent 1 in Liber Usualis, pp. 530-31; chant is in mode 1. Mostly syllabic setting; no flowery melismas in this one. A good antiphon for fasting times. Text: "Jesus autem cum jejunasset quadraginta diebus et quadraginta noctibus postea esuriit."

The Prime antiphon for the First Sunday of Lent (Liber Usualis pp. 530-531) is based on Matthew 4:1-2, which Revised Common Lectionary followers hear in church that Sunday in Year A. This will be my Magnificat antiphon for the week. (Sorry for the Latin--no time to engrave the English this week.)🕯️

I love how the unblossoming fig tree puts Christ in this scene.

And that’s really his name!?

The Salisbury Antiphoner’s Magnificat antiphon for Ash Wednesday is based on Matthew 6:19-20, which is in the Eucharistic Gospel lesson in every RCL year. 📕

The last few days of green seasons stress me out. Always feels like I have to be prepared just perfectly for the purple seasons.

Salisbury Antiphoner, magnificat antiphon for Feast of the Transfiguraiton, 2nd evensong, mode 7.1, in square note notation. Lyrics: "The three disciples beheld his glory, the glory as of the only-begotten of the Father: being eyewitnesses of his majesty."

The Salisbury Antiphoner's Mag antiphon for 2nd evensong, Feast of the Transfiguration, works okay for Epiphany Last. I'll use it tonight through Tuesday. I'm more enthusiastic about Thesaurizate vobis, which this antiphoner uses for Ash Wednesday. Trying to channel my energy toward Lent prep. 🕯

“Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; love one another with brotherly affection; outdo one another in showing honor. Never flag in zeal, be aglow with the Spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in your hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.” Good advice. 🙏

“You are the light of the world.”

Magnificat, Rite II language, in simple tone 7.1.

and there’s apparent stamina in how the melody lingers at the top of its range for the final phrase. This antiphon is in mode 7; here's the Magnificat, Rite II, in the accompanying simple tone 7.1. (3/3)

Screenshot of "Vos estis" from digitized Einsiedeln 611, 254r, showing square notes, colored initials in red and blue, and a cool ligature for "patientia."

and various other occasions, combines Matthew 5:14a (“You are the light of the world”) with Luke 21:19 (“By your endurance you will gain your souls”). The melisma on “endurance” is a fun bit of word painting, (2/3)

A transcription and adaptation of Vos estis lux hujus mundi (Einsiedeln 611, 254r) to NRSVUE English. The text is Matthew 5:14a and Luke 21:19.

For next week (Epiphany 5, Year A), I wanted an antiphon on Matthew 5:13-20 for Magnificat in evening prayer, but there's nothing like that in the Salisbury Antiphoner, Liber Usualis, etc. 📕 This antiphon, which shows up in Einsiedeln 611 and numerous other manuscripts for Common of Apostles (1/3)

Am I the only person who thinks that baseball season is too short?

“God will provide himself the lamb….”

“Start praying every day. Read the Bible a little every day. Keep coming to church on Sundays. The rest becomes obvious in time.” This has never felt truer than it does now. (2/2)

When I was a new (re-)convert to Christianity and to TEC, I was plagued by anxiety over how my faith ought to transform my life: “Say I believe all this insane stuff: my life can’t look the same anymore as it did, right? Now what do I *do*?” 🕯️ My priest’s advice was irritatingly simple: (1/2)

BCP Prayers for The Collapse of Civilization Podcast Episode · The Average Episcopalian · 02/02/2026 · 1h

If you don’t already listen to the Average Episcopalian podcast, this episode is an excellent starting point. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... ⚓️

"Oh, do not let my lord be angry if I speak just once more." Very relatable as I feel like I'm wearing out God's ear these days.

My current diocesan bishop, Rob Price, isn't listed, but at the same time he has shown leadership on this issue. (And Sumner's name is there.)