If you're familiar with the world of Catholic music or live with a Catholic teen, you've likely been blessed by the music of Matt Maher.  You may even have sung along to Matt's hit "Your Grace Is Enough" at your local Life Teen mass and been touched by the wonder of this incredible songwriter's passion for our faith. 

This year, during the liturgical season of Easter, that blessing will come to an even fuller fruition with the release of Matt Maher's latest project Empty and Beautiful (Essential Records, Provident Label Group) on April 8^th.  For the past few years, Matt has been crisscrossing the country touching hearts and souls with his work as a "musical missionary".  Performing to crowds ranging from arenas to intimate worship settings, Matt encourages those who enjoy his music to make room for silent, prayerful worship in their lives.  This may seem ironic, coming from a prolific songwriter who is on the verge of releasing yet another CD and this time from a major label.  But in speaking with Matt, you can't help but hear the conviction in his heart for what he is doing - a conviction which is infectious and which obviously spills over into the art he is creating with his music.  In his work with Life Teen, with Adore Ministries, with Spirit and Song and other organizations, Matt Maher is a beacon of light and of faith for all of us.

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