Priest & Beggar: The Jaw-Dropping Story of Venerable Father Aloysius Schwartz

Matthew Leonard is joined by author Kevin Wells to talk about the incredible story and life of Venerable Father Aloysius Schwartz, founder of the Sisters of Mary and a priest who has literally changed the world!
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About this Episode:
He's already made a massive impact on my life and I still can't believe I'd never heard of the work of this incredible priest whom I firmly believe will one day be canonized.
Of course, that might be because he was extremely humble and begged God to leave him unknown.
But since the Lord brought him to my attention and put it on my heart to share his life with you, perhaps the veil is being further lifted.
Regardless, the story you're about to hear is a perfect lead-up to Lent and will leave you shaking your head in wonder.
Fr. Al has literally changed the world for hundreds of thousands of people on multiple continents and has impacted the Church in more ways than can be measured...and his work continues.
So take a listen to this interview with author & speaker Kevin Wells, a wonderful author (and now friend) who wrote a powerful book titled Priest & Beggar: The Heroic Life of Venerable Aloysius Schwartz.
I didn't ask for the book. It showed up in the mail via the Holy Spirit. (You'll hear the story in the interview.)
And now I'm passing along the story to you, because in the midst of a dark and angry world this story of joyful hope and suffering love is a salve to the soul.

[@aci.]

Ever since I read Kevin Wells' book, I've been a supporter of the World Villages. Thank you Fr. Al, please pray for us!

[@ring0628-rfo]

Thank you for supporting the Sisters and the children. I'm one of the graduates of the Sisters of Mary Philippines Batch 1995. I was one of those kids who saw him when he was still alive. May God bless you and your family. I'll be praying for you,

[@DavidPayneTheFirst]

I get my reading list from the Art of Catholic Podcast interviews. Priest and Beggar just moved to the top of my list. What an amazing interview Matthew and Kevin!

[@jeanonyeagwara4949]

Ven Aloysius Swartz please pray for us

[@user-gl9jd3ih8h]

Excellent interview questions Matt. You are a very perceptive and intelligent listener. This was a heartwarming interview.

[@agnesmarko2559]

Reminds me of Father Damien

[@patriciagrenier9082]

Thank you both for this inspiring video. Learning about fr. Al is a beautiful story of real Catholics in action. And an honest way to donate to the Real Catholic Church on earth. GOD BLESS fr Al and the Sisters of Mary. This true story would be a great movie, a true masterpiece of Our Lady in Action. Thank you both🙏❤️🙏

[@user-gl9jd3ih8h]

Absolutely fantastic interview! Matt and Kevin - both Catholic stars. What a story. What an inspiration. Thank you. Warm greetings from Australia 🐨

[@paulab7164]

What a fabulous story of the work the sissters of Mary are foing and of Fr Al. Thank you so much for this talk. It makes me love the catholic faith even more 🙏

[@jestepp8695]

Thank you so much for bringing this to our attention. I am going to buy the book and will check out the Sisters of Mary and make a donation!

[@joyjanczak3334]

I cannot wait to read this book! Thank you for letting us know about it.

[@expatuae4427]

Loved this podcast! Thank you for talking about Venerable Al and his works. God bless

[@avemaria5994]

❤❤❤

[@pennyzahurones797]

Amazing story!❤

[@MargaretUIUC]

I don't think anyone could read this book and not be moved. Incredible story.

[@IvanGarcia-cx5jm]

I agree with Father Al at 57:00 on his comment on Mother Teresa. They should get washing machines. That does not add to their humbleness or takes away. I see it as Muda. As Father Al mentioned, they should not be washing in the streets but helping people. The time and energy used in washing could be used for helping people, praying, reading, or resting. Father Richard Ho Lung from MOP in Jamaica inherited this decision from Mother Teresa. But recently I saw in a magazine from MOP that they got various washing machines. I am glad they quit on hand washing.

[@mikeaguarino]

Amazing Book and the work the sisters do nothing less than the hands of God at work!

[@jeanonyeagwara4949]

I'd love to read and know more about Ven AS. I'm a social worker myself for the slums in Bangalore India. I also would not like to be known

[@Joyce-kz8vp]

I never heard of him, as well.

[@camilleespinas2898]

Did Father Al ever become a Saint ?

[@ring0628-rfo]

He's on his way to Sainthood, now he is Venerable Al Schwartz as declared by Pope Francis, there are miracles being investigated for him to be declared as Blessed.

[@RobertLord-cu8vu]

I DONATE ALREADY BUT I WILL INCREASE MY DONATION

[@ring0628-rfo]

Thabk you very much for your support. God bless ypu and your family. Just last June 29, we celebrated his 67th Sacerdotal Anniversary here in thè Philippines. I hope you can visit the museum where his relics are being displayed.