Fifty years later, Pope Paul VI (now Saint Paul Vl) gave him the title "Venerable." He is known as a patron of alcoholics and workers.
Prayer for the Canonisation of Venerable Matt Talbot
Lord, in your
servant, Matt Talbot
you have given us a wonderful example
of triumph over addiction, of devotion to duty,
and of lifelong reverence for the Most Holy Sacrament.
you have given us a wonderful example
of triumph over addiction, of devotion to duty,
and of lifelong reverence for the Most Holy Sacrament.
May
his life of prayer and penance
give us courage to take up our crosses
and follow in the footsteps
of Our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
give us courage to take up our crosses
and follow in the footsteps
of Our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Father,
if it be your will that your beloved servant
should be glorified by your Church,
make known by your heavenly favours
the power he enjoys in your sight.
if it be your will that your beloved servant
should be glorified by your Church,
make known by your heavenly favours
the power he enjoys in your sight.
We
ask this through the same
Jesus Christ Our Lord.
Amen.
Jesus Christ Our Lord.
Amen.
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Venerable Matt Talbot's Shrine is located in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Dublin.