matt talbot retreat? - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

FightingIrish · 04-23-2009, 10:23 PM

lots of guys around me are talking about this retreat. has anyone been to one? i don't know anything about it.

Puddy · 04-24-2009, 08:38 AM

There is a Matt Talbot Center here in Seattle, I was curious who that was, so I googled him. He was an Irish homeless street guy who got sober through God and was an inspiration to a lot of people. A retreat named after him sounds like it would be a really good thing. Let us know how it was if you go!

FightingIrish · 04-24-2009, 01:26 PM

Thanks. I will. Too late to sign up for the retreat, but there's an open meeting and bonfire that sounds pretty great.

**CarolD** · 04-24-2009, 03:11 PM

You can find info on Wickipedia about Matt Talbot
very interesting story IMO

From what I know of his history...
I would guess it is going to be a strong spiritual based retreat.

Let us know how it works out FI.....

yeahgr8 · 04-24-2009, 03:21 PM

Looks great

Matt Talbot Retreat Movement, Inc.

Hope that is the right link?!

TOTALLY OFF TOPIC: I went on a retreat for 2 days at 14 when i was confirmed, listen to this...the private school i went to had decided to put together the 2 religions of catholic and church of england, as a result we were confirmed at 14, and had regular sunday church with the body and blood of christ but (bit of wine and the circle paper of bread) but no confession...imagine trying to explain that to a catholic! Went to this great place in the middle of nowhere run by Nuns, stayed 2 to a room and i remember the quiet, there was no noise whatsoever and that really freaked me out! I also remember watching the television with the Nuns (whilst all the other boys were trying to find the nearest bar) and being quite confused as to the Nuns watching boxing, shouting on their guy to beat the other one...funny!

Anyways this looks spot on IMO!

lizw · 04-27-2009, 04:35 PM

In my city there is a house run by an AA woman called Matt Talbot and I always wondered where the name was from. Mostly old street drunks live there some sober, some not. A bit random but there you are.

RagPeddler · 05-06-2010, 08:37 PM

Hey, I just finished my eighth Matt Talbot retreat this past weekend. They are a great experience and a nice vehicle for improving one's conscious contact with one's Higher Power. Each retreat experience has been a little different - some caused an immediate "bump"; others had concepts that sort of came to surface later. Some focus on steps; other The Traditions and applying them in my daily life. All have been positive.
My only suggestions are to go with no preconceptions; turn off the cell phone/ Blackberry while you are there; be open-minded; and take the time to make new friends. It's about expanding the "safety net." And the repeat attendees are those who continue to work Step 11. Hang with them.

Good luck!

04-23-2009, 10:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
FightingIrish problem with authority Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 873	matt talbot retreat? lots of guys around me are talking about this retreat. has anyone been to one? i don't know anything about it. __________________ "Better to light a candle than to curse the darkness."

04-24-2009, 01:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
FightingIrish problem with authority Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 873	Thanks. I will. Too late to sign up for the retreat, but there's an open meeting and bonfire that sounds pretty great. __________________ "Better to light a candle than to curse the darkness."

04-24-2009, 03:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
CarolD Forum Leader Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Serene In Dixie Posts: 34,835	You can find info on Wickipedia about Matt Talbot very interesting story IMO From what I know of his history... I would guess it is going to be a strong spiritual based retreat. Let us know how it works out FI..... __________________ Each Day Sober Is A Victory!! Joy In AA Recovery!

04-27-2009, 04:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
lizw God's Kid Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,561	In my city there is a house run by an AA woman called Matt Talbot and I always wondered where the name was from. Mostly old street drunks live there some sober, some not. A bit random but there you are. __________________ ....blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God.

05-06-2010, 08:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
RagPeddler Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 1	Matt Talbot Retreats Hey, I just finished my eighth Matt Talbot retreat this past weekend. They are a great experience and a nice vehicle for improving one's conscious contact with one's Higher Power. Each retreat experience has been a little different - some caused an immediate "bump"; others had concepts that sort of came to surface later. Some focus on steps; other The Traditions and applying them in my daily life. All have been positive. My only suggestions are to go with no preconceptions; turn off the cell phone/ Blackberry while you are there; be open-minded; and take the time to make new friends. It's about expanding the "safety net." And the repeat attendees are those who continue to work Step 11. Hang with them. Good luck!

04-24-2009, 08:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
Puddy Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 184	There is a Matt Talbot Center here in Seattle, I was curious who that was, so I googled him. He was an Irish homeless street guy who got sober through God and was an inspiration to a lot of people. A retreat named after him sounds like it would be a really good thing. Let us know how it was if you go!

04-24-2009, 03:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
yeahgr8 Member Pacman Turbo Champion! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: UK Posts: 3,950 Blog Entries: 8	Looks great Matt Talbot Retreat Movement, Inc. Hope that is the right link?! TOTALLY OFF TOPIC: I went on a retreat for 2 days at 14 when i was confirmed, listen to this...the private school i went to had decided to put together the 2 religions of catholic and church of england, as a result we were confirmed at 14, and had regular sunday church with the body and blood of christ but (bit of wine and the circle paper of bread) but no confession...imagine trying to explain that to a catholic! Went to this great place in the middle of nowhere run by Nuns, stayed 2 to a room and i remember the quiet, there was no noise whatsoever and that really freaked me out! I also remember watching the television with the Nuns (whilst all the other boys were trying to find the nearest bar) and being quite confused as to the Nuns watching boxing, shouting on their guy to beat the other one...funny! Anyways this looks spot on IMO!

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