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Nicholas Knisely @wnknisely.org · 31/07/2026

Perhaps a reflexive hermeneutic of suspicion isn't the correct stance in all contexts…

Nicholas Knisely @wnknisely.org · 25/07/2026

Is it possible to unlock the true meaning of the parables? The parables point to a reality that must of us only experience tangentially. It's not surprising that they seem paradoxical - but the point… entangledstates.org/2026/07/25/is-i…

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Nicholas Knisely @wnknisely.org · 15/07/2026

From my book highlights database:

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Nicholas Knisely @wnknisely.org · 12/07/2026

Confirmation at St. Matthew’s in Jamestown. Fr Lou and Patty Miduro presented a wonderful group of new Episcopalians. And Fr. Lou did a good job of filling in for the missing organist by leading the music with his guitar.

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Nicholas Knisely @wnknisely.org · 04/07/2026

Happy 250th 4th of July from the Bristol Parade patriotic exercises! May God make us worthy of the legacy entrusted to us in our generation.

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Nicholas Knisely @wnknisely.org · 31/05/2026

Feathery False Lily of the Valley growing on the edge of the legit version in our yard. Seems sort of cheeky to me. Also Spiderwort in the background. Just makes it worse.

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Nicholas Knisely @wnknisely.org · 31/01/2026

The message of the Cross is that this way of life — this way of justice, mercy, humility, peacemaking, solidarity with the vulnerable — will ultimately confound and overcome the… entangledstates.org/2026/01/31/by-t…

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Nicholas Knisely @wnknisely.org · 24/12/2025

I’m serving at St. Thomas’s Church in Greenville tonight, covering for their priest who is recovering from surgery. Lovely parish filled with happy and creative people.

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Nicholas Knisely @wnknisely.org · 24/11/2025

Confirmation at St. John's in Barrington and then lunch with the deacons. What a great way to send the Last Sunday in Pentecost! 🕯️

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Nicholas Knisely @wnknisely.org · 04/10/2025

Former Republican congressman from SC, Bob Inglis speaks following Sen. Whitehouse at the Bipartisan Climate Change Conference here in RI. ⚓️

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Nicholas Knisely @wnknisely.org · 04/10/2025

Senator Whitehouse speaking at the Bipartisan Conversation on Climate Change sponsored this morning by the Episcopal Diocese of RI.

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Nicholas Knisely @wnknisely.org · 27/09/2025

Beautiful ordination of three deacons this morning. Our diocese will be blest by their ministry.

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Nicholas Knisely @wnknisely.org · 04/05/2025

The azaleas are in full bloom - and the deer haven't eaten them yet. It will only last for a few days...

A large azalea bush in full bloom with red-purple blossoms.

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Nicholas Knisely @wnknisely.org · 30/04/2025

"Booty" that was primarily from the sack of Jerusalem and sale of the holy objects of the Temple.

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Nicholas Knisely @wnknisely.org · 28/04/2025

A scriptural argument for the Via Media to my mind:

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Nicholas Knisely @wnknisely.org · 20/04/2025

Easter blessings from St. Mark’s Church in Warwick, Rhode Island. Christ is risen indeed!

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Nicholas Knisely @wnknisely.org · 05/03/2025

This quote came up in my daily review this morning.... and it seems unusually current given the tenor of political discussion these days.

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Nicholas Knisely @wnknisely.org · 20/12/2024

Roads are a mess. I don't think RIDOT expected this to have the impact it's having down this close to the coast.

Snow covered Holly tree and cedar branches

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Nicholas Knisely @wnknisely.org · 20/12/2024

A surprisingly productive little snow event here in southern #RhodeIsland this afternoon. If it stays as cold as predicted for the next few days we may end up with a picture perfect Christmas 🎄

Snow on the ground with snowy bushes in the background

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Nicholas Knisely @wnknisely.org · 17/12/2024

I am the Statehouse this morning watching Rhode Island’s electoral college electors get certified and their votes being cast for President. One of the things I knew happened every election but never witnessed before.

Christmas tree at the Rhode Island Statehouse

Exterior of the Rhode Island Statehouse with a crane in place to lift the Independent Man stature back up on the main dome.

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Nicholas Knisely @wnknisely.org · 17/12/2024

The Lord tells us that The Spirit will lead us into all Truth. It makes sense to me that the process for doing that is the same process we see happening elsewhere in Creation. (Lucas is the Warden of the Society of Ordained Scientists)

"Too often, Christians assume that repentance is just about switching from a false belief to a true one. And yet, Christian theology acknowledges our limitations; pure, true beliefs are rare (if not impossible). Theology then, like evolving organisms and technology, involves repentance. It moves from one locally adapted belief to another. When we are mindful (and open to the Spirit) the new belief will replace an old belief with a better one, one that better reflects reality or promotes hope, faith, and love." (Lucas's Weblog, Technological Repentance)

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Nicholas Knisely @wnknisely.org · 16/12/2024

I want to think more about this, particularly liturgically

"The modern habit of doing ceremonial things unceremoniously is no proof of humility; rather it proves the offender’s inability to forget himself in the rite." - The Philosophy of Tolkien by Peter Kreeft

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Nicholas Knisely @wnknisely.org · 12/12/2024

Winter flowers on a winter afternoon

Miniature white carnations against a pale blue winter sky at sunset

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Nicholas Knisely @wnknisely.org · 07/12/2024

At Opening Night of A Christmas Carol at the Contemporary Theater. Daughter is playing a whole bunch of roles in this year’s more traditional version.

Two small Christmas trees on an upright piano

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Nicholas Knisely @wnknisely.org · 06/12/2024

Had a board meeting at the Seamen's Church Institute in Newport this morning. Loved their nautical themed Christmas Tree:

Christmas Tree in a wood paneled library decorated with seashells and star fish ornaments

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Nicholas Knisely @wnknisely.org · 01/12/2024

At St. James in Woonsocket RI for my visitation with the congregation this year. They are dedicating this plaque in thanksgiving for the restoration work in the Nave. It’s a sign of the renewal of ministry and service happening in this place.

A wooden plaque with names of donors listed upon it.

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Nicholas Knisely @wnknisely.org · 28/11/2024

Maybe disconnecting from the news a bit isn’t just a form of escapism. It might be a reset to what actually happening.

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Nicholas Knisely @wnknisely.org · 22/11/2024

I adore the light this time of year, but this morning was just breathtaking.

A rainbow in a dark gray sky with a pair of houses in the foreground.

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Nicholas Knisely @wnknisely.org · 20/11/2024

Fascinating how this is still sort of the case today. Culture really does manage to live on.

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Nicholas Knisely @wnknisely.org · 17/11/2024

Spent the morning at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Pawtucket. They just finished transforming an old bowling alley in the basement into a food pantry to serve their neighbors. That’s the rector, @db1967.bsky.social in the photo. ⚓️

A priest standing in front of long tables of canned food.

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Nicholas Knisely @wnknisely.org · 11/11/2024

In observance of Veterans/Armistice Day: My brothers, father and me in Verdun front of a memorial to the unit in which my grandfather served in WW1. My youngest brother was on active duty then and my father served in Korea, during Vietnam and beyond. The clergy are on the left and right.

Four men standing in front of war memorial in France

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Nicholas Knisely @wnknisely.org · 09/11/2024

“I prayed and prayed, but it didn’t happen…” Sometimes there’s something more profound and still yet to be perceived that needs to happen.

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Nicholas Knisely @wnknisely.org · 02/11/2024

Gathered at St. John’s Catherdral in Providence to participate in the Installation of the 28th Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church.

People gathered in a room watching a video stream

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Nicholas Knisely @wnknisely.org · 30/10/2024

We spent the afternoon at the NIH in DC talking with Sr. Leadership and researchers about how faith communities can help in public health emergencies. Lots of ideas to process. We are very blessed to have the resources that NIH provides. ⚓️

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Nicholas Knisely @wnknisely.org · 25/10/2024

As seen on my walk this morning. Fancy trees.

Fall foliage, mostly yellow leaves lit by bright sunlight

Small tree with orange leaves, by a road, lit by sunlight against a dark cloudy sky.

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Nicholas Knisely @wnknisely.org · 21/10/2024

As seen this afternoon behind our garage:

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Nicholas Knisely @wnknisely.org · 19/10/2024

At Trinity, Copley Square for +Julia’s consecration as XVII bishop of Massachusetts.

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Nicholas Knisely @wnknisely.org · 17/10/2024

Last night's Hunter Moon over the bay was something to behold. (But the bright light essentially washed out the comet on the opposite side of the sky... )

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Nicholas Knisely @wnknisely.org · 15/10/2024

While I’m posting, here are some pictures from yesterday of the Pumpkin Patch at Trinity Church in Newport. Over the years they’ve been holding this fund raiser, they’ve given more than $70k to local community groups. ⚓️

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Nicholas Knisely @wnknisely.org · 15/10/2024

I was in North Carolina for the Aurora last week, but I managed to get this tonight!

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Nicholas Knisely @wnknisely.org · 17/09/2024

I was #301,492! Thanks to the folks who invited me.

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Nicholas Knisely @wnknisely.org · 29/08/2024

A breathtaking idea once you recognize it…

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