Matt
Talbot was an
ordinary poor, Dublin working man, an unskilled laborer
with very limited education who struggled
with alcoholism. But through the grace of God,
Matt was able to overcome his addiction and live a life of heroic holiness,
virtue and charity.
He
is a great witness that even in
addiction, there is hope. May we ask Matt to help those we
know in our families and community who are struggling
with addictions.
May we also ask God
to raise this humble working man to the list of Saints
in the Church for he is surely already in heaven.
Matt’s “Feast Day” is commemorated on June 19.
Matt’s “Feast Day” is commemorated on June 19.
Venerable Matt Talbot, pray for us