Saturday, August 25, 2018

The Holy Father venerated the relics of Matt Talbot today.



Pope Francis stops to pray before the relics of the Irish dock worker who overcame his alcohol addiction.

An alcoholic who, thanks to a vote, managed to overcome his addiction. Matt Talbot, a Dublin worker who died in the 1920s, receives the homage of Pope Francis who stops to venerate his relics in Our Lady’s Church in Lourdes, Dublin. Talbot was a drunkard during his youth: he worked on the harbor docks, he slurred and spent all his money on wine and beer, so that none of his friends or companions wanted to offer him more to drink.  Story here.

Venerable Matt Talbot pray for us and for those most in need of grace and mercy.



Pope Francis kissing a cross that belonged to Venerable Matt Talbot.
(Saturday 25th August 2018, 3:25 pm)
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4 comments:

  1. Yaya1:03 PM

    Thought about you when reading the article over at Vatican Insider.

    That is your painting is it not?

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    1. Terry Nelson3:02 PM

      Yes. Matt must have wanted it to be seen. There was a call on FB for images but I didn't send any, and low and behold - this one pops up. Pray for us Matt!

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  2. F3:26 PM

    https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=The+%E2%80%9Cvenerable%E2%80%9D+Matt+Talbot&FORM=HDRSC2

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  3. Yaya10:01 PM

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