In this episode Darren Butler and Michael Murphy will discuss the Venerable Matt Talbot and how his story has reached many parts of the world. We’ll learn about the Matt Talbot Addiction Recovery Group at Collon, County Louth and their plans for a new Recovery Café. After the break, Darren will be joined by Deacon John Taffe to discuss his experience of working with people in addiction and the effects on families. We’ll explore how faith can play a part in recovery from addiction and we’ll learn about the Oasis of Peace Centre and how it came about. We’ll find out what is available for people to attend in person or online.

If you’ve been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode, or if you want to learn more about the Apostles of Love, you’ll find links and contact information below.

The Irish Bishops' Drugs Initiative is a pastoral response to the growing problems of drug and alcohol issues in our parishes and communities. 

Irish Bishops Drugs Initiative Website

www.irishbishopsdrugsinitiative.ie

The Apostles of Love are a group of Catholic people from many walks of life who wish to live and renew the Catholic Faith within individuals, families, work place settings and parish communities. They also manage the Oasis of Peace Centre – a place of for prayer, teaching and healing for all who visit.

Visit the Apostles of Love website

https://apostlesoflove.ie

Apostles of Love on YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/c/ApostlesofLoveIreland

Apostles of Peace on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/apostlesoflove.ie/ 

Apostles of Love Contact Information (Oasis of Peace)

Mobile: 0896152568 

Email info@apostlesoflove.ie 

Oasis of Peace Address: 

New Melifont Abbey, Collon, Co Louth, Ireland.

Oasis of Peace Daily Opening Times

Monday- Friday: 10am-4pm.

Saturday:10am-4pm

Sunday: Closed all day.

Please Note the above times and Days are subject to change on retreat days.

Credits

This episode was presented by Darren Butler of the Irish Bishops Drug Initiative. It was produced by Darren Butler, Mark G. Byrne, and Lisa Murray. The sound engineer was Mark G. Byrne. 

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