John Michael Talbot

John Michael Talbot

Peace and Good in Christ!
 
For many folks this is a difficult season to give thanks. After acrimonious elections, politics are still polarized and angry. There are ongoing grave troubles in the Church. Indeed, our culture seems to be unraveling on so many levels. 
 
Yet, this is precisely the time to give thanks to God!  There are still wonderful things happening all around us if we were only open the eyes of our hearts with thanksgiving in order to see them. They are always there, despite the problems of our world. But we don’t always have the eyes of faith to see them. 
 
Scripture tells us that we enter into God‘s presence was songs of thanksgiving and praise (Psalm 100), and we are to thank God “always in for everything” through Jesus Christ.(Eph. 5:20)
 
Having a grateful heart changes how we look at everything in our life. Troubles might still come and go. But, instead of the proverbial glass being a half empty, it now becomes half full. Setbacks become challenges. Opposition becomes opportunity. This isn't necessarily because anything changes externally, but because our attitude has changed within.
 
Monastic life is the beating contemplative heart of the Church. Despite the comings and goings of various problems and challenges in the world and in the Church, we continue in the life of praise and thanksgiving to God. We believe that this has a positive impact, not only on ourselves, but on the entire world in Christ.
 
We continue to support you from Little Portion Hermitage and Monastery. We humbly ask for your support as well.
 
In Jesus,
John Michael Talbot
Founder, Spiritual Father and General Minister
The Brothers and Sisters of Charity
Little Portion Hermitage 
 

 

NEW 2018 - Lessons from a Troubadour
A Lifetime of Parables, Prose, and Stories (Ships September 2018)

Master singer-storyteller John Michael Talbot’s concert meditations—heard and appreciated by millions of concert-goers over the last half-century—are now available in this unique volume. This collection of parables and stories reveals Talbot’s mystical, monastic heart and gives him an opportunity to present the Christian faith in holy and ordinary language.

As John Michael Talbot’s music became more popular over the years, he began to immerse himself in the teachings of the contemplatives, mystics, and monastic fathers and mothers of the Christian tradition. In time he began to share some of that teaching with his audiences between songs during concerts and during retreats, parish missions, and diocesan conventions. While on stage, this Grammy-winning contemporary Christian music pioneer is known as much for his stories between songs as he is for his playing and singing.

Fans of Talbot—the founder and spiritual father of an integrated monastic community—will savor his wise reflections on the mystery of the Trinity, the intimate love of Jesus, the Sermon on the Mount as the heart of Christian teaching, and the need to find what he calls our own “inner room” for prayer and contemplation.

Lessons from a Troubadour gathers this material into book form for the first time. Talbot’s words open an important window into understanding the Catholic faith. Both inspiring and practical, you’ll find ways to apply it to your daily life as well.
 

PRINT LENGTH: 192 Pages

PUBLISHER: Ave Maria Press (September, 2018)

- Click HERE to order your Softcover copy direct from JMT! (Ships September 2018)

John Michael Talbot's multi-faceted ministry has been used by our Lord to bless millions of lives for over four decades. 

He is a multi-platinum selling, Grammy / Dove award winning Contemporary Christian Music pioneer. He is recognized as one of Catholic music's most popular artists with compositions published in hymnals throughout the world. He is  celebrating his 55th album, “The Inner Room”, on his "Lifetime of Music and Ministry" concert tour.

A Best-Selling Author, John Michael’s 29th book, “Monk Dynasty” was published February, 2016. 

He has recently completed a three year run as host and creator of the popular TV series “All Things Are Possible with God". 

John Michael lives and leads the monastic life, which overflows into his very active ministry from Little Portion Hermitage in Arkansas and St. Clare Monastery in Texas, where he is the Founder and General Minister of the Catholic based community The Brothers and Sisters of Charity.
 

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NOMINATIONS / AWARDS

• 1981 GMA Dove Award Nomination - Praise & Worship Album: Come to the Quiet
• 1982 GMA Dove Award Nomination - Praise & Worship Album: For the Bride
• 1983 GMA Dove Award WIN - Praise & Worship Album: Light Eternal
• 1984 GMA Dove Award Nominations Male Vocalist, Artist and Recorded Music Packaging: Songs for Worship Vol. 1
• 1985 NARAS President's Merit Award (Grammy®) for "Song of the Poor" recorded for Famine Relief in Ethiopia. (Song was written by JMT and recorded with Pat Boone, Debbie Boone, Russ Taff and others.)
• 1987 GMA Dove Award Nomination - Praise & Worship Album: Be Exalted
• 1988 Billboard Magazine - No.1 Christian Artist
• 1990 Billboard Magazine "Best Christmas Record of the Year" – “The Birth of Jesus”
• 1991 GMA Dove Award Nomination - Inspirational Album: The Birth of Jesus
• 2005 Recipient of Mercy Corps International Mother Teresa Award for Humanitarian Efforts
• 2005 Arkansas Hall of Fame "Entertainer of the Year"

 

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QUOTES
John Michael Talbot's passion to find great peace and meaning explains why his recordings and teachings are so powerful!  He has the message and song to change lives!
Billy Ray Hearn, Founder of Capitol Christian Music Group

I first saw John Michael Talbot in concert 37 years ago. It was truly a life-changing experience. And I was able to see him LIVE again. I truly believe God is using JMT in new and powerful ways... RIGHT NOW. Go and see for yourself. This is a rare and unique time to see a rare and unique musical talent - and a true minister of the gospel. A Troubadour for the Lord!
Tom Booth Dove / Grammy Award Nominated Recording Artist / Oregon Catholic Press

I’ve known John Michael for more years than I’d like to remember. (I’m old).  I’ve spent weeks with him on the road, and seen him deal with all kinds of high pressure situations, both onstage and off.
John’s heart has always revealed the love and compassion of Christ.  His music is uniquely his own and has profoundly ministered to tens, if not hundreds of thousands over the years, maybe even millions.
Barry McGuire - Pop Music ICON, "Eve of Destruction"

 

THE INNER ROOM

GRAMMY / DOVE Award Winner John Michael Talbot's HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED 55th Recording.

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