Interview with Fr. Brian Lawless regarding Venerable Matt Talbot

As previously noted Fr. Brian Lawless, Vice-Postulator for the Cause for the Canonisation of Matt Talbot, was the featured speaker at the 2014 National Calix Society Convention in Philadelphia
(http://venerablematttalbotresourcecenter.blogspot.com/search/label/Fr.%20Brian%20Lawless).

During this visit Fr. Brian was interviewed by radio host, Ken Johnson, on August 6. This one hour program, available at

http://www.phillycalix.com/audio/FrLawless_RadioInterview.mp3,

provides up-to-date information regarding Matt Talbot.

Interview about the Beatification of Matt Talbot

Father Brian Lawless talked with Joe Duffy of “Lifeline” at RTE Radio 1 in Ireland on October 03, 2012 “about the cause of Matt Talbot, the Dubliner who is regarded as a patron of those suffering with addiction. Brian is the vice postulator of the cause of Matt Talbot's beatification and spoke about the man's life and experiences and how he has become an inspiration for those in recovery from addictions.” [Programme description]
 

This 20 minute interview can be downloaded at The case for the beatification of Matt Talbot - Fr Brian Lawless - Liveline - RTÉ Radio 1.

The Lenten Life of Matt Talbot

Barbara McGuigan hosts an EWTN series titled, “The Good Fight.” The two-hour episode produced on 3/19/2011 is named, “Addiction,” and focuses on the Venerable Matt Talbot, whom she describes as the “patron of all those who suffer with the scourge of abuses, disorders, and sin.”

After presenting an overview of Matt’s life, she interviews her guest, Fr. Killian McCaffrey, who briefly describes his own journey into the priesthood and then shares his insight on Matt Talbot.

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One Recovering Alcoholic's Journey Inspired by Matt Talbot

In these two interviews, Kevin, a Michigan resident, shares his life story, including his journey through alcoholism, return to the Catholic faith, and the inspiration of Matt Talbot.

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Wed, 7 November 2007

Recovering the Catholic Faith

Recovering alcoholic Keven O'Hara describes his St. Augustine-like journey back to the Faith of his Fathers.

Direct download: Episode_189.mp3
Category: Conversion Stories --

Wed, 14 November 2007

The Legacy of Venerable Matt Talbot
Recovering alcoholic Kevin O'Hara shares inspiration from Venerable Matt Talbot and from his own journey back to the Catholic Faith.

Direct download: Episode_190.mp3
Category: Conversion Stories --

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