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John Michael Talbot John Michael Talbot
Biography
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It all began with a vision.
“God gave me a vision of itinerant ministry going from parish to parish in a time of
great need in our culture. I believe that our current ministry is fulfilling that vision.
The Catholic Church has nearly died in recent years, but God is raising us to new life
in Christ if we will but accept it. We are rebuilding the church one parish at a time,
and renewing hearts one life at a time!”
The path our Lord has guided John Michael on throughout his life has uniquely pre-
pared him for this time in the Church. After responding to the Lord’s call, God used
John Michael to bless millions of lives through his unique and multi-faceted ministry.
John Michael Talbot is one of the pioneering artists of what has become known as Contemporary Christian
Music. He is recognized as Catholic music's most popular artist with over 4 million sales and compositions
published in hymnals throughout the world. His newest album, ―Worship and Bow Down‖ is the 53rd
album in his 37 years in Christian music ministry and features his ―Mass of Rebirth‖.
A respected (and prolific) author, John Michael’s 24th book ―Blessings of St. Benedict‖ was published this
past September 2011 from Liturgical Press.
John Michael leads his very active ministry from the Little Portion Hermitage where he is the founder and
Minister General of the Brothers and Sisters of Charity. His artistic and humanitarian efforts have been
recognized with awards from the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, the Gospel Music As-
sociation, Mercy Corps and the Mother Teresa award.
When a fire devastated John Michael’s monastery in April of 2008, John Michael began a new format of
itinerant ministry traveling from parish to parish to raise money to rebuild his community’s home. It
became clear that God was not only using his ministry to rebuild the monastery but to bring fulfillment to
the original vision.
Today, John Michael Talbot is one of the most active motivational ministers trav-
eling over nine months per year throughout the world inspiring and renewing the
faith of Christians of all denominations through sacred music, inspired teaching
and motivational speaking. John Michael, like a modern St. Francis, is rebuilding
God’s Church ―one parish at a time, and renewing hearts one life at a time.‖
For more information, please visit the following websites:
www.johnmichaeltalbot.com
www.facebook.com/johnmichaeltalbot
Ministry Coordinator
Peggy Lodewyks
479-981-4660
Public Relations/Marketing
Michael Zabrocki
718-551-6884
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John Michael Talbot John Michael Talbot
Discography
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2011 – Worship and Bow Down
2009 - Concert Songs
2008 - The Troubadour Years
2007 - Living Water
2006 -The Beautiful City
2005 - Monk Rock
2005 - City of God
2003 - Signatures
2001 - Wisdom
2000 - Simple Heart
1999 - Cave of the Heart
1998 - Spirit Pathways
1998 - Quiet Pathways
1998 - Pathways to Wisdom
1998 - Pathways to Solitude
1998 - Pathways of the Shepherd
1998 - Hidden Pathways
1997 - Table of Plenty
1996 - Troubadour for the Lord
1996 - Our Blessing Cup
1996 - Brother to Brother (with Michael Card)
1995 - The Talbot Brothers Collection
1995 - The John Michael Talbot Collection
1995 - Chant from the Hermitage
1994 - Mediations from Solitude
1993 - Meditations in the Spirit
1992 - The Master Musician
1990 - The Birth of Jesus
1990 - Hiding Place
1990 - Come Worship the Lord Vol. 2
1990 - Come Worship the Lord Vol. 1
1989 - The Lover and the Beloved
1989 - Master Collection
1988 - The Regathering
1987 - Quiet Reflections
1987 - The Heart of the Shepherd
1986 - Empty Canvas
1986 - Be Exalted
1985 - The Quiet
1986 - Songs for Worship Vol. 2
1984 - The God of Life
1983 - No Longer Strangers
1982 - Songs for Worship Vol. 1
1982 - Light Eternal
1981 - Troubadour of the Great King
1981 - For the Bride
1980 - The Painter
1980 - Come to the Quiet
1980 - Beginnings / The Early Years
1979 - The Lord's Supper
1977 - The New Earth
1976 - John Michael Talbot
1976 - Reborn
Worship and Bow Down - John Michael Talbot’s 53rd Album
“No one bridges the two musical worlds of Catholic liturgical music and Contemporary
Christian music like John Michael Talbot. This new recording will bring the beauty of
the Sacred Liturgy (the Catholic Mass) and it's new translation to many, many ears and
hearts. The new songs are vintage John Michael Talbot: scriptural, holy, melodic and
very useful for personal and corporate worship.” John Limb, Oregon Catholic Press
John Michael Talbot is one of the pioneering artists of what has
become known as Contemporary Christian Music. He is recognized
as Catholic music's most popular artist with over 4 million sales and
compositions published in hymnals throughout the world.
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John Michael Talbot John Michael Talbot
DVD/Video
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Nothing Is Impossible - NEW 2012
New DVD Collection from John Michael Talbot
John Michael Talbot now adds
“Motivational Minister” to his many titles,
travelling over nine months a year though-
out the world renewing the faith of Chris-
tians of all denominations through sacred
music, inspired teaching and motivational/
inspirational speaking. It is this new
direction which Talbot captures in this
exciting new 3 DVD collection.
John Michael Talbot’s videos and DVDs take the viewer on a faith
building journey through motivational speaking, inspired teaching,
prayer and of course, the sacred music which has lead millions of
lives to the Lord.
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John Michael Talbot / Live In Concert
One hour of John Michael Talbot
ministering in spoken word and song.
Recorded live in 2000 at a standing-room
only concert in Leesburg, Florida.
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Quiet Reflections
Out-of-Print
Currently available for free viewing via John
Michael Talbot’s YouTube Channel.
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Bibliography
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John Michael Talbot is a respected (and prolific) author with 24
books to his credit. Publishers include Orbis, Crossroads, Servant
Publishing and Liturgical Press.
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2011: Blessings of Saint Benedict (Liturgical Press)
2011: The Universal Monk: The Way of the New Monastic (Liturgical Press)
2010: The World Is My Cloister: Living from the Hermit Within' (Orbis Books)
2009: Reflections on Saint Francis (Liturgical Press)
2005: The Way Of The Mystics (with Steve Rabey) — (Jossey-Bass)
2003: Signatures (with Dan O'Neill) — (Troubadour For The Lord)
2002: Come To The Quiet: The Principles Of Christian Meditation — (J.P. Tarcher)
2001: The Joy Of Music Ministry- (Resurrection Press)
1999: The Music of Creation: Foundations of a Christian Life — (Tarcher/Putnam)
1997: Lessons Of St. Francis— (Plume Books)
1994: Meditations From Solitude — (Troubadour For The Lord)
1992: The Master Musician — (Troubadour For The Lord)
1991: Lessons On The Gospels, Vol. 3: A Passion For God — (Servant Publications)
1991: Blessings: Reflections On The Beatitudes — (Crossroads Publishing)
1989: Simplicity (with Dan O'Neill)
1989: Hermitage: A Place Of Prayer & Spiritual Renewal — (Troubadour For The Lord)
1988: Regathering Power — (Servant Publications)
1987: Reflections On The Gospels, Vol. 2 — (Troubadour For The Lord)
1986: Reflections On The Gospels, Vol. 1 — (Troubadour For The Lord)
1985: The Lover And The Beloved — (Troubadour For The Lord)
1984: The Fire Of God — (Troubadour For The Lord)
1984: Changes: A Spiritual Journal — (Troubadour For The Lord)
Blessings of St. Benedict - John Michael Talbot’s 24th Book
"John Michael Talbot is not only a troubadour of God, but over 25 years ago founded a modern communi-
ty of men and women. In this book he returns to the roots of Christian monasticism and, based on his own
lived experience, comments on the Rule of Benedict, to make its spiritual riches fruitful for us contempo-
rary men and women. He reads the Rule with a modern eye and opens it up as much for those in communi-
ty as those living in the world. These meditations are also suitable for Benedictine secular oblates. A life
based on the principles of the Rule of Benedict makes the world a more human place and Benedict himself
becomes a blessing for our times." - Notker Wolf, Abbot Primate of the Benedictine Order
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Testimonies
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additional information regarding
John Michael Talbot.
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"I believe in years to come, John Michael Talbot will be remembered alongside those like Thomas Merton
as one who brought the richest and most significant attention to modern monastic life and the spirituality
of the hermitage. He has been an inspiration and source of musical joy for me all my life.”
- Tom Cordero - Director of Music, Brooklyn Diocese, New York
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“It is John Michael’s pure devotion to the Lord and lovely singing that provide a soothing backdrop for
prayer, worshipful meditation or simply those quiet moments when you find yourself basking in the glory
of creation.”
- Robert Ham—Christianity Today from review of Worship and Bow Down
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―John Michael Talbot’s message is most inspiring and his music is beautiful. His missions are full of deep
insight, very upbeat—I keep coming back for more.‖
- Lyn Blackburn—Western Catholic, Diocese of Buffalo Publication
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―John Michael Talbot is a "daily companion" in my morning prayers. Your writings are a textual icon that
enables me to more fully enter into the contemplation of Christ. Blessings!
- Steve Harper, Professor of Spiritual Formation at Asbury Seminary.
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―John Michael Talbot is truly an artist. He forged his own way, which led him away from the contempo-
rary trend that characterized (and still does) so much of Christian music. He's unlike anyone else and con-
tinues to make relevant and meaningful music. ―
- Michael Dalton, Amazon Vine Voice and writer for multiple publications
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I just wanted to say that I have followed John Michael Talbot for many years and have to thank him for
he is one of the reasons for me becoming a Franciscan Brother of Franciscans of San Damiano.
- Br Sean Francis Taylor, FSD
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