Biography:
Talbot was born into a Methodist family with a musical background in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and started learning to play the guitar at an early age. At age 15 he dropped out of school and was performing as a guitarist for Mason Proffit, a country folk-rock band formed with his older brother Terry.
Talbot embarked on a spiritual journey that led him through Native American religion and Buddhism to Christianity. At this point he and his brother, Terry, joined the Jesus Movement, recording the album Reborn which was re-released by Sparrow Records (originally released as The Talbot Brothers on the Warner Brothers label).
Two solo albums followed for Talbot: John Michael Talbot (1976) and The New Earth (1977). Both of these were produced by Billy Ray Hearn.
Reading the life of Saint Francis of Assisi, he was inspired to begin studying at a Franciscan center in Indianapolis. He became a Roman Catholic and joined the Secular Franciscan Order in 1978. He started a house of prayer, The Little Portion.
Talbot moved The Little Portion to Eureka Springs, Arkansas on land he had purchased during his Mason Proffit days. He founded his own community, the Brothers and Sisters of Charity, at Little Portion Hermitage as an "integrated monastic community" with celibate brothers and sisters, singles, and families. By 1989, Talbot had married Viola Pratka (with the permission of the Catholic Church). Pratka was a former Incarnate Word Sister who had come to the community in 1986.
Per the community's General Constitutions, Talbot's title is "General Minister and Spiritual Father". For many years, he has promoted the work of Mercy Corps.
The hermitage suffered a fire in April 2008 in which the chapel, library and many common areas were destroyed.
On April 10, 2010 the Bishop of Little Rock, Anthony Taylor, dedicated the new buildings. On October 2, 2010 the Brothers and Sisters of Charity at Little Portion Hermitage celebrated the opening of the new monastery church and common center.
Love One Another
John Michael Talbot Lyrics
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As God has loved you
Forgive one another
As Jesus has forgiven you
Love one another
As God has loved you
Love one another
He comforts us in trouble
So we might comfort you
He heals us in sickness
So we might heal you
Cast your cares upon Jesus
He will carry you
Bearing the burdens of each other
He will bear your burdens too
Love one another
As God has loved you
In the song "Love One Another" by John Michael Talbot, the singer urges listeners to love each other and forgive each other as God and Jesus have loved and forgiven them. The song encourages people to follow in the footsteps of God and Jesus and love others regardless of their differences. The song also highlights the role of Jesus as a source of comfort and healing for people in times of trouble and sickness. It stresses the importance of sharing each other's burdens and offering support and care to one another.
The song "Love One Another" has a powerful message of love and unity that resonates with people from different walks of life. It is a message of hope and compassion that has the potential to bring people together and create a better world. The song has been embraced by many religious communities and has become a favorite at weddings, funerals, and other celebrations. It has been covered by many artists and has been translated into different languages, extending its reach to a wider audience. The song's lyrical simplicity and gentle melody make it easy to sing and remember, making it a timeless classic that continues to inspire love and kindness in people around the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Love one another
We should show affection and kindness towards each other
As God has loved you
We should love others the same way that God loves us
Forgive one another
We should pardon each other's mistakes and wrongdoings
As Jesus has forgiven you
We should also forgive others just as Jesus forgave us
Love one another
We should show affection and kindness towards each other
As God has loved you
We should love others the same way that God loves us
He comforts us in trouble
God offers us solace and relief when we are distressed so that we can provide comfort to others
So we might comfort you
We pass on God's comfort to others who are experiencing suffering
He heals us in sickness
God restores our health when we are ill so that we may heal others
So we might heal you
We extend God's healing hands to others who are in need of physical or emotional restoration
Cast your cares upon Jesus
We should give our worries and anxieties to Jesus to handle for us
He will carry you
Jesus will bear our burdens so that we do not have to carry them alone
Bearing the burdens of each other
We should help each other out and take on each other's problems
He will bear your burdens too
Jesus will help us carry our crosses in life, as well as those of others
Love one another
We should show affection and kindness towards each other
As God has loved you
We should love others the same way that God loves us
Writer(s): TALBOT JOHN MICHAEL
Contributed by Benjamin G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.