The setting
up of the Apostolate was announced at Knock Shrine on 21st July
1996. Its object is to promote the prayers for the canonization of Venerable
Matt Talbot and for its members' own intentions. The obligation of membership
is a simple one: to recite daily the prayer for his Cause.
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 Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Father, if it be your will that your beloved servant
should
be glorified by your Church,
make
known by your heavenly favours
the
power he enjoys in your sight.
We ask this through the same Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen.
(to be said daily)
Favours
received through the intercession of the Venerable Matt Talbot should be
notified as soon as possible to the Vice Postulator: