Ministry Coordinator Public Relations/Marketing Peggy Lodewyks Michael Zabrocki John Michael Talbot 479-981-4660 718-551-6884 [email protected] [email protected] Biography .

______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 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

John Michael Talbot is one of the pioneering artists of what has John Michael Talbot become known as Contemporary Christian Music. He is recognized as Catholic music's most popular artist with over 4 million sales and Discography compositions published in hymnals throughout the world. ______

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 ______

2011 – Worship and Bow Down 1990 - The Birth of Jesus 2009 - Concert Songs 1990 - Hiding Place 2008 - The Troubadour Years 1990 - Come Worship the Lord Vol. 2 2007 - Living Water 1990 - Come Worship the Lord Vol. 1 2006 -The Beautiful City 1989 - The Lover and the Beloved 2005 - Monk Rock 1989 - Master Collection 2005 - City of God 1988 - The Regathering 2003 - Signatures 1987 - Quiet Reflections 2001 - Wisdom 1987 - The Heart of the Shepherd 2000 - Simple Heart 1986 - Empty Canvas 1999 - Cave of the Heart 1986 - Be Exalted 1998 - Spirit Pathways 1985 - The Quiet 1998 - Quiet Pathways 1986 - Songs for Worship Vol. 2 1998 - Pathways to Wisdom 1984 - The God of Life 1998 - Pathways to Solitude 1983 - No Longer Strangers 1998 - Pathways of the Shepherd 1982 - Songs for Worship Vol. 1 1998 - Hidden Pathways 1982 - Light Eternal 1997 - Table of Plenty 1981 - Troubadour of the Great King 1996 - Troubadour for the Lord 1981 - For the Bride 1996 - Our Blessing Cup 1980 - The Painter 1996 - Brother to Brother (with ) 1980 - Come to the Quiet 1995 - The Talbot Brothers Collection 1980 - Beginnings / The Early Years 1995 - The John Michael Talbot Collection 1979 - The Lord's Supper 1995 - Chant from the Hermitage 1977 - The New Earth 1994 - Mediations from Solitude 1976 - John Michael Talbot 1993 - Meditations in the Spirit 1976 - Reborn 1992 - The Master Musician

John Michael Talbot’s videos and DVDs take the viewer on a faith John Michael Talbot building journey through motivational speaking, inspired teaching, prayer and of course, the sacred music which has lead millions of DVD/Video lives to the Lord. ______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 / 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.

______Quiet Reflections Out-of-Print Currently available for free viewing via John Michael Talbot’s YouTube Channel.

John Michael Talbot is a respected (and prolific) author with 24 John Michael Talbot books to his credit. Publishers include Orbis, Crossroads, Servant Bibliography Publishing and Liturgical Press. ______

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 ______

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) Public Relations/Marketing Michael Zabrocki John Michael Talbot 718-551-6884 [email protected] Press Photos Please contact Mike for 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 ______“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— Today from review of Worship and Bow Down ______―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 ______

―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. ______―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 ______

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 of San Damiano. - Br Sean Francis Taylor, FSD