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September 2009 Oklahoma/Colorado Itinerant Ministry 
We had a great visit with Bishop Arthur Tafoya of Pueblo CO this afternoon.
We discussed the Brothers and Sisters of Charity, the new direction of my
itinerant ministry, and ministry in Latin America. The Spirit of God was with
us, and the friendship of ministry in Jesus united us. We look forward to
coming back to Pueblo in the future. Thank you, Bishop Tafoya, for your
welcome and blessing. 
JMT playing for children before the concert. 
JMT ministry for a homeless mission. 
JMT with Student Music Group in Shawnee, OK 
JMT giving a concert at St. Gregory's Abbey in Shawnee, OK 
JMT giving a talk to high school students at Sr. Mary's in Oklahoma City
Group photo of retreatants who attended John Michael Talbot's retreat,
"The Lessons of St. Francis". Ten have expressed interest in the BSC
Domestic expression! 
Four celebrations were honored at same retreat. From front:
Hal & Pamm Holdeman of Dallas, TX - 30th Wedding Anniversary
Clarence & Mary Lou Krus of Nacogdaches, TX - 60th Wedding Anniversary
Joan & Bob Sorg, both BSCD members - 42nd Wedding Anniversary
Fr. Lambert Leykam, OFM, Crowley, TX (back left) - 60th Anniversary
as a Franciscan Priest
Sr. Mary Catherine, our main vegetable gardener, displays some of the produce
donated to our local food bank, Loaves and Fishes.  John Michael with the retreatants at the recently held
Come to the Quiet retreat at our retreat center on MORE Mountain.
5th Grade Vocations Day
Sr. Mary Rose and Sr. Juliana Laura attended the 5th Grade Vocations
Day hosted by Subiaco Abbey. Fifth graders from many schools throughout
the diocese of Little Rock attended.
Sr. Juliana Laura (left) and Sr. Mary Rose (right) enjoy lunch and a respite
from talking!
At the conclusion of the Mass presided over by Bishop Anthony Taylor the
religious who attended the workshop presented each child with a cross
to commemorate the day.
The day was concluded with a celebration of the Mass presided by Bishop
Anthony Taylor.
 
This week I have had the pleasure of presenting a series on Music, teaching, and Christian Meditation at the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Nashville. Tonight, Thursday, March 12, 2009 it was a true honor to be joined by two good friends and extraordinary musicians, Phil Keaggy and Michael Card. An added surprise was the presence of our mutual mentor, Billy Ray Hearn, founder of Sparrow records and one of the founding fathers of Christian Contemporary Music. It was a night to be remembered.
In Jesus, John Michael Talbot
Arkansas was covered in prayer and music in a near-full chapel at Little Portion Retreat Center
during the February Canopy of Prayer lead by John Michael Talbot,Little Portion, Rev Phil Wilson,
First Christian, Rev David Kline, Valley View Baptist, Rev Rachel Love, First Assembly of God,
Rev Stan Adams, United Methodist, Rev Allan Thrasher, HI Community, Rev Marvin Peters,
and Rev Mike Mercer, Beaver Lake Fellowship. John Michael's message suggested all use the
next forty days -'Lent'- to duplicate Jesus' 40 days of prayer in the desert.
Peace and Good in Christ!
We are halfway through our Ireland Tour, so I thought I should write an update. We are in the
quaint village of Turmenfeckin, the "mound of Feckin." Apparently, Feckin was a local saint back in
ancient Celtic Christian times. We are in the Waterside Inn.
It is a very nice place above a typical village pub/restaurant. Everyone is so friendly. If we look
directly down outside the window in our room, we can see the gentle waters of a little stream
that eventually flows into the Irish Sea not far from here.
The church of the Immaculate Conception is right across the little bridge. The church is set on a
beautiful little hill that is right out of our rather mythical concept of an Irish village. It is lovely.
Tonight the concert promises to be well attended.
Yesterday we were in a retreat house right on the Irish Sea for an afternoon presentation
to some priests of the Diocese of Armagh. It was a combination of music and meditation
that attempted to bring prayer and mediation back into the busy life of the Irish parish
priest. From all accounts it went quite well. On our day off around the Portadown concert we visited a new Olivetan Benedictine
monastery of six men. This had special significance in light of our monastery fire
rebuilding project. We received a full tour and explanation of the new impressive building. The concerts have been wonderful! Starting in Belfast we moved on to Portadown and
Derry/Londonderry. The violence is still a painful memory for the older generations, but
the youth do not even remember the troubled times. Yes, issues still exist, but most
folks just want to get on with the normal things of life like raising kids in a peaceful
environment. Of course, it could all blow up with terrorism by a few at any time
but the prevalent environment is now one of peace and moving forward. As in the States, the concerts seem to bring an experience of peace in the midst of our
hectic western society. I am always thankful to God that such simple scripture songs
minister so deeply to so many. And I am surprised that this seems so unique among
Christian music of any kind. Oh well, all I do is pray,
sing, and play. God does the rest. In Jesus,
John Michael Talbot
Founder, and Spiritual Father
The Brothers and Sisters of Charity at Little Portion Hermitage
2008 Concert in Berryville, AR
John Michael gave a well-attended concert on Friday, October 3, 2008 at the First Assembly
of God church in Berryville,Arkansas kicking off Little Portion's 25th anniversary celebration.
Many thanks to Pastor Keith Butler for the use of their beautiful church.
Youth attending the concert began the second half with a surprise performance of All Life Long
written by John Michael and recorded on his 48th album, Monk Rock.
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