Venerable Matt Talbot was set up for failure and to lose his soul in the process. The late 19th Century Irishman can offer us sound spiritual direction to combat our weaknesses, addictions, slothfulness concerning our attention to God and the things that matter most in life. With the Lord's help he successfully battled his inclinations, the "drinking" culture in which he was immersed, and even the devil (not simply temptation-but more!).

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