Guitar Review: Faith Mars FRMG All Mahogany Dreadnought

img_0491I first learned of the existence of Faith guitars about two or three years ago. I was, naturally, intrigued by the name: I am a priest, and thus I am all for faith. If you go to their website you will find a wide array of acoustic guitars, all designed by owner and master luthier Patrick James Eggle. His guitars have a solid following in the U.K., and the brand has won the award of the U.K’s Best Acoustic Guitar for four consecutive years. Rather impressive. The brand is now available in the United States as a new British Invasion. And just like the lads from Liverpool, the reviewed guitar is FAB!

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Watership Down Podcast: Emerging from Darkness into Light

rabbit blackIn August, 2016 Doxacon Seattle took place at South Seattle College.  This year’s Doxacon theme took on the contrast of Darkness and Light.  The following podcast is the recording of my presentation on the emergence of the rabbits of Richard Adam’s fabulous story from darkness and death into light and life; their emergence from restriction into full expression of being and person as they imitate their Lord El-ahrairah.  It is a story of their salvation.  It is thus, a story of our own salvation in Christ as we as Christians imitate our Lord Jesus Christ.  The link below comes from Ancient Faith Radio.

In Christ,

Fr. Irenaeus

http://www.ancientfaith.com/specials/doxacon_2016/emerging_from_darkness_and_moving_into_light_in_richard_adamss_watership_do


California Dreamin’: Prayer and Chords

mp1“California Dreamin’” is one great pop song. It was written by John and Michelle Phillips while living in New York City in 1963. Their version of the song was released in December, 1965, and, well, the rest is history. “California Dreamin’” is, in my opinion, the signature song of the Mamas and the Papas. It remains an evergreen song, and is a boatload of fun to play on acoustic guitar.

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