“In the context of Christian liturgy, a canticle is a psalm-like song with biblical lyrics taken from elsewhere than the Book of Psalms, but included in psalters and books such as the breviary. — Wikipedia.
St. Paul says, “Let the word of Christ dwell in you abundantly: in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms, hymns and spiritual canticles, singing in grace in your hearts to God. All whatsoever you do in word or in work, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. — Col. 3:12 – 17
Some of the most beautiful modern Canticles today have been given to us by John Michael Talbot. Many of us have been listening to his Sacred music for decades. One need not agree with his every personal theological opinion(1) to recognize that his album For the Bride for instance is a musical and theological masterpiece, every word of it, drawn and interpreted from Sacred Scripture and the fathers.
And so many other compositions!
I am sure there must be other Catholic musicians and singers who edify many. But One Talbot for one lifetime is enough for my wife and I, who, to this day, and since the 1980s, listen to and pray with him in the sacred songs he gifted to us all. SH.
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(1) As I’m sure he would not agree with every opinion expressed at this website.
John Michael Talbot is a multi-platinum selling, Grammy / Dove award winning Contemporary Catholic Christian Music pioneer. His music has been the soundtrack to the faith journey of millions of believers throughout the world!
In 2024 John Michael published his first autobiography titled “Late Have I Loved You” sharing new and personal recollections of major times and life events that shaped the direction of a ministry that has reached millions for the Kingdom of God. This release included a companion EP of the same title.
A Best-Selling (and prolific) Author, John Michael’s 41st book “The Gifts of the Holy Spirit” was just published February 2026.
After a television series that reached hundreds of millions John Michael established his “Inner Room of Spirituality” in 2019 – an online teaching community designed to lead you into a deeper relationship with Christ and His Church through the wisdom of Scripture, Monasticism, Community Living and the teachings of the Church Fathers.
JohnMichaelTalbot.com
