Life of Matt Talbot a Saint for Alcoholics
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Life of Matt Talbot
A Saint for Alcoholics
By Leonard Tumath
The Introduction to Spirituality Class
On
2 December 2003
Opening Prayer
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. May his life of prayer and penance give us courage to take up our crosses and follow in the footsteps of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Father, if it be your will that your beloved servant should be glorified by your Church, make known by your heavenly favors the power he enjoys in your sight. We ask this through the same Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen.
Opening Comments
The format of this presentation is in story form and I invite you to listen and don't think too much. Matt Talbot's lifes' journey is striking, inspiring and am privileged to have learned so much of his victory over alcoholism.
Presentation on Matt Talbot
I. Family and Early Childhood
a. Matt Talbot was born in Dublin Ireland 2nd of May 1856...