Venerable Matt Talbot, the Irish Pub Saint

[@madeleine7]

I´m crying! I´ve been in a 12-Step Program for 40 years, and, know that Christ´s Mercy rescued me!

[@freddybernabe9599]

Amen!

[@billmorrissey1794]

God bless you, One Day at a Time!

[@phylliskeogh2237]

Poor Mat Talbot was a sick and deluded man. I visited his home as a young girlwith my mother and even at that young age I was horrified that this obviously mentally unwell person was being presented to me as a saint. To see those chains in real life screamed horror and I knew,eventhen, that Hod did not call on this poor man,or any human being, to do this to himself. No-one heard of the term self harm then but this actually was an extreme version of that brought on by his self hatred and lack of self worth which probably also caused his drinking. My heart went out to him then and still does but PLEASE do not elevate this poor man's illness to some kind of sanctity. I has nightmares after visiting that humble room and am truly shocked that in the 21st century people are trying to normalise this mental aberration as something holy. Yes, he was a devout man, but he was tormented. These extremes are more than abnormal, they are dangerous. God rest his soul and I pray that no-one viewing this video is provoked into emulating his crazy behaviour.

[@freddybernabe9599]

@phylliskeogh2237 yeah right....

[@freddybernabe9599]

@phylliskeogh2237 yeah okay...

[@james5193]

Been sober 157 days have asked Venerable Matt Talbots prayers every one of them. Thank you Matt.

[@catliath5384]

Keep going, God will protect you, pray the rosary and our Lady will give you solace.

[@Mercy7126-JC]

Venerable Matt Talbot Please Pray for Alcoholics in Our Families. Be close to people with addictions Pray to Jesus for us. Give us strength. Bring Peace to our suffering families. Amen

[@lisa-im4kv]

Pray for Gilbert Roland Garcia that he overcome his addictions as they have destroyed his health

[@eileenbrown3805]

Please, Venerable Matt Talbot, please intercede for my son Jimi who struggles with alcoholism & drugs. He tries desperately to stop but hasn't been able to overcome it. I pray he will become the father, son & man God has destined him to be.🙇🏼‍♂️ Alcohol and drugs is destroying my brothers & sisters too. Thank you, Venerable Matt Talbot, I pray for your sainthood.🙇🏼‍♂️

[@TMKK-je4fs]

Pater Pio Help.!!!!

[@maryannstypa4859]

Have hope and have masses said for your children. My son was on drugs and drinking fir almost 25 years! Pray without ceasing and persevere ! Ask the holy nuns, Priests , holy laymen you know to all pray! Mass said for him and your kids is the MOST POWERFUL PRAYER! God sees your tears-FAST AND PRAY! I’ll pray too. 🙏👼⛪️

[@lornasantos3342]

Venerable Matt Talbot please pray for my brother Manuel that he heal from alcoholism

[@a.kleeson2479]

Me and my wife on Honeymoon in 2004 visited the Chapel where sainted Matt's relics reside.I ask his intercession every day to overcome a certain addiction which has blighted my life 🙏

[@mcq1125]

Thanks be to God, I years ago was able to visit the shrine of Matt Talbot in Dublin, to specifically pray for the conversion of an alcoholic family member. This person had a terrible health scare on account this addiction, eventually went cold turkey and hasn't had a drink since. Dear Matt Talbot thank you for this favor - and now pray for the conversion of this soul and all our family members, to the Traditional Catholic Faith!

[@user-od4rw2ft7s]

AA

[@joanswensen5634]

Venerable Matt Talbot, please pray for my daughter Emily.

[@blindknitter]

He has a monthly Mass given up every month here in Derry and it's very healing for many people.

[@Mary-momof8]

Beautiful, holy man!! Ven Matt Talbot, pray for us and especially those who suffer from substance abuse. 🙏🙏🙏

[@anneangel3297]

Such a saint Blessings to all whom he intercedes for....

[@ccbarr58]

Pray for my brother Ven. Talbot

[@madeleine7]

Wonderful! Matt´s Legacy lives on and grows, by the hour!

[@marydaly4403]

Matt Talbot. Needs people to pray to him for Sainthood as a lot of young people have broken lives through addiction Help them with your prayers as I did to turn my daughters life around Please Pray

[@timmurray5245]

I think this little humble and simple man is now in Great Glory in heaven

[@marien8682]

My late mother had great devotion to Matt 🙏🇮🇪🙏

[@chab1rd155]

Praise be to God. Venerable Matt Talbot please pray for the whole world! 🌍🙏💕

[@ringokidd387]

Glory to GOD! THY WILL BE DONE! PRAY The Divine Mercy Rosary Daily Too!

[@patodwyer721]

Venerable Matt Talbot, Intercede and Pray for us sinners Amen

[@mysticalheart8107]

Dear Matt Talbot...please pray for our nephew to be set free from alcoholism. Thank you Matt for the beautiful holy example of your life.

[@JPGoertz]

It is amazing what kind of wonderful Saints there will be in Heaven.

[@monicabagonamarkande]

Wow, I am so touched by Venerable Matt's pious and simple but great life. Great not in our eyes but in the eyes of Our MERCIFUL loving Father and the eyes of Our Blessed Mama Mary. ❤❤❤ Please, pray for us dear Venerable Matt.

[@sarahmclean5620]

Please pray for my husband david ❤ with is gambling addiction ❤

[@madeleine7]

"Half-Way Houses" for recovering Alcoholics, are named after him!

[@michaelcallaghan3070]

Excellent presentation. Thank you.👍😎🇮🇪

[@namrac6323]

His story touched my soul. I am also devoted to St. Mary of Egypt. His penances were extreme. May God Bless his soul. Amen.

[@LeutherGreengager-ip1uw]

The quintessence of what makes a saint. A Greek Orthodox supplicant to our common Lord and Saviour.

[@BENITOGIUSEPPEDEINNOCENTIS]

Praise God for a man who struggled for which I know well,very well. Dear Venerable Talbot pray for me and my family. Amen

[@caterinemasak2193]

Prayers for all addicted people may God help them one day at a time. Amen

[@FishMan726]

Pray for us Good Man of God

[@materadmirabilis]

Sweet Brother, pray for us.

[@cm4355]

Dear Matt Talbot please pray for us 🙏 Friend of pity Friend of power,hear oh hear us in this hour, Gentle Matt please pray for us, Amen 🙏

[@user-ui2ky4uh6h]

Ven Matt Talbot, pray for us. Amen 🙏❤

[@paddyearly]

Excellent video on this amazing man. As an Irishman I was aware of bits about him but he has s an inspiration🙏

[@capecodder04]

I have been in AA this time around since 2008 and I've been sober since August 18, 2010. I've heard Matt Talbot's name being mentioned in AA meetings in the past but this is the first time I heard his story. I am also Catholic and doing the 12 steps played a role in my conversion/reversion back to the Catholic faith. The AA groups I've belonged to are very liberal and anti-catholic which now explains why I didn't hear much more about him in AA. God Bless you Matt Talbot!!! Dominus Vobiscum

[@helenrogers1400]

Ven. Talbot, please intercede for all the young of Ireland 🇮🇪 America and the world 🌎. 🙏🙏☘️🇮🇪🙏🙏🙏🙏😊

[@roshankurien203]

Pray for me St.Talbot.. I’m a wicked man.. consumed by the flesh

[@maryannstypa4859]

Say the Saint Michael prayer and go to confession!

[@user-ck2bv5gn8l]

Ven matt talbot pray for me an addict. Amen

[@peterdaoust404]

A sad and beautiful story. St Martin of Tours is the patron saint of alcoholics.

[@Carboni-ir7ho]

VENERABILE Matt Talbot Prega Per la mia Famiglia. TI Ringrazio.

[@monnieholmes7113]

Healing is possible only with Christ 😊❤! Catholism is the answer to healing....he helps anyone who desires this...ive experienced many miracles, sacrifice creates humility.pray for Matt's canonization. ❤❤❤

[@lightowl4345]

Thank you for sharing, I was unaware of this man. What an amazing story!

[@emelindakouki6607]

Venerable Matt Talbot pray for us

[@sharonatkinson1161]

Thank You 🙏❤️

[@bvmheart]

✝️🇻🇦Most Venerable Matt Talbot pray for alcoholics rejecting AA ❤

[@sophiejones3554]

Thank you for sharing the story of this remarkable Irishman with such care and sensitivity.

[@laconstanciaartesanias9969]

Thank you for this beautiful account of the life of a great and humble Saint! Here in Duggan, Argentina, our AA group is called Matt Talbot.

[@Jack-il3qv]

He spoke in confidence to a trusted friend. Now we all know. Be careful who you trust.

[@user-od4rw2ft7s]

I am a person of Irish (American) background and a recovering alcoholic (50Years) AA is definitely the easier, softer way.

[@freddybernabe9599]

So inspiring ❤

[@maryannstypa4859]

Dear Venerable Matt Talbot please pray for Kenny in Florida , a long time alcoholic who has destroyed his marriage and family and also for John in Alabama who is addicted to beer!

[@jimh4005]

Even with the grace of God, it was extremely difficult for an alcoholic to remain sober before Alcoholics Anonymous came into existence (1930's). The list of His favorite prayers near the end of the video is very telling about the advanced level of his spirituality. I believe being on his Knees and able to remain motionless for hours, indicates that Matt experienced deep contemplative prayer and perhaps even visions and ecstasies. A BIG Thank You to those involved with the production and posting of this video!

[@MarCon495]

Please pray for Brian, Michael and John

[@loveall7622]

Venerable Matt Talbot please intercede for my son and his addictions...I will pray for your Sainthood so you may be Glorified and others may turn to you for intercession as well ..Amen

[@victormeza7859]

🔥 MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD 🩸 OF JESUS CHRIST, SAVE US AND. THE WHOLE. WORLD 🌎

[@emelindakouki6607]

Pray for my brothers Henry and Marion

[@RebeccaLynne2046]

Please pray for Clifton, Michelle, Amir, Josh, Miranda, and Noor. Thank you

[@robertryan2542]

I will pray for all these tonight. From Ireland ☘️

[@813infinityfilms123]

​@@robertryan2542God bless you for praying for others, brother ! JMJ

[@RebeccaLynne2046]

@@robertryan2542 Thank you for your prayers!

[@elinakruus6541]

Please pray for my son, Max Jefim 🙏🏻

[@emelindakouki6607]

Pray for TD for his continue journey to sober hood.

[@Fruithill82]

Beautiful 🇮🇪

[@shafur3]

Dear Holy Matt please pray for us. Amen 🙏🙏🙏🌹📿😢

[@garysuarez9614]

What an interesting enrichment to an amazing faith.

[@pattiroche7546]

I think more individuals with alcohol or drug issues past or present will heal more from LOVE than harsh penances; love is in the Mass where Jesus lives in our hearts and minds and bodies. However, I am sure there was a deeper, reason Our Lady, the Immaculate Conception, asked him to do this for the conversion of others as well.

[@maryannstypa4859]

We aren’t asked to do harsh penances but in doing what Our Lady asked- he saved many souls I’m sure. He had freewill to say no . Only a few are chosen by Hod to do this. Yes, it’s all about love and Matt loved Our Lord and Our Lady. The Eucharist is our strength as it was to Matt. God bless

[@madeleine7]

Truly beautiful story!

[@angelahardy1298]

Oh my gosh! I just got done reading To Slake a Thirst and this popped up in my KZbin recommendations!!

[@a.kleeson2479]

He should have been made Blessed long ago 🙏

[@mynameisGail]

I wish people had the same understanding and conpassion for food addiction. That' s a terrible thing too and is hugely misunderstood and seen as greed or gluttony . Any addiction is hard to control. Venerable Matt Talbot, pray for us . Amen 🙏

[@itsLindsayJean]

Pray for us 🙏

[@lisashaffer4973]

Beautiful. Thank you, thank you. Venerable Matt Talbot, pray for my daughter! 🙏

[@teju7294]

Healing of Johns liver and alcoholism, healing of Pat's breast cancer 🙏

[@plemmons8654]

I accidentally found and visited his shrine and spoke with the priest there who showed me his relics at one of his churches, as I was laying over either to or from a Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. I was very moved.

[@Marist_Chanel]

Please pray for my stepbrother Andrew Iosua. Thanks in advance and God bless.

[@robertryan2542]

I am going to pray now for Andrew. From Ireland ☘️

[@Marist_Chanel]

@@robertryan2542 thank you brother and God bless. Will pray too for you and your intentions from New Zealand.

[@AK5of8]

Praying for Andrew in the US.

[@glennlanham6309]

Any Catholic AA knows Matt Talbot

[@laramaui4114]

Beautiful❤️❤️ Thank you!

[@elizabethzagar2836]

Beautiful!!

[@pattiroche7546]

i can tell an Irish person did NOT write this biography. Do you understand Irish History and Oppression, including temporally and spiritually? Many Irish families had three generations living under one roof because they were poor back then especially and this is a blessing in the eyes of God.

[@donnasuarez1076]

Please pray for Ed Thibodeaux.

[@R.C.425]

Thank you

[@jmurry6695]

My son in law, also named Matt and his parents, all addicted to alcohol and those of us addicted to sugar

[@bradpaul8576]

In the image of the priest in the confessional used at the start of this presentation, what kind of prayer beads is the priest using, I’ve never seen that type before?

[@letspraytherosary4410]

I'm thinking those are just prayer beads. The people that put this together seem to be Lutherans pretending to be Catholics. There's a lot of small inaccuracies. But unfortunately, that's all I have to work with.

[@nonolimit1315]

Some pictures are done with AI and I myself have never been able to get AI to paint a rosary.

[@blindknitter]

​@@nonolimit1315oh no. I wish people wouldn't use AI.

[@capecodder04]

​@@nonolimit1315 I'm not surprised that you'd have a problem using AI to participate with anything regarding the Rosary. I've heard an exorcist Priest suggest staying away from AI as it's probably demonic.

[@Trivdgun-]

The self-harm penance never made sense to me. If violence is a sin, then violence towards one's own body seems sinful to me. I suppose if it helped him to destroy his passions. Orthodox and Protestants don't view penance in the same way.

[@alphashanahan4323]

He bought a bottle of mineral water … were they available then?

[@letspraytherosary4410]

They came out first in Europe around the sixteenth century.

[@JT-vo4le]

Europe put "good" water in bottles but wine, alcohol or beer was safer than plain water from lakes, ponds and wells.

[@blindknitter]

Yes, my Dad's people are from Dublin, and my great Granny knew him as a girl. Mineral water was usually fizzy. She always thought of minerals as a great treat, even when she was old, because it was expensive when she was a girl.