Wednesday, June 7, 2017

One Unique SAINT of the DAY Website Noting Venerable Matt Talbot

Saint of the Day – 7 June: Venerable Matt Talbot OFS
by Ana StPaul
Breathing Catholic
Posted on 7 June 2017
 
This special website begins on one of the following 4 links about Venerable Matt Talbot OFS:

“Venerable Matt Talbot OFS (1856 – 1925) (born Matthew Talbot) – Layman, Ascetic, Mystic – known as the “Saint in Overalls” and “the Workers’ Saint”, disciple of Eucharistic Adoration and the Blessed Virgin –  Patron of Struggling and Recovering Addicts and Alcoholics and many addiction treatment programs, retreats and centres throughout the world bear his name.  His grave is at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Seán McDermott Street, Dublin.”