Years ago, Chicago radio personality Kevin Matthews found a statue of the Virgin Mary broken and lying by a dumpster. His life was never the same, and now southwest Michigan residents have a chance to hear his story.
Matthews is scheduled to speak at Our Lady of the Lake Church in Edwardsburg on March 23 at 7 p.m. A book signing and reception will follow the presentation.
Matthews’ book, Broken Mary, is the story of his early years in radio and stand-up comedy, his successful career, his struggle with MS, his awakening to the dignity of women, and his chance encounter with a broken statue of Mary left next to a dumpster and all that happened as a result. Told with Matthews’ signature good humor, this confession of the brokenness of mankind is touchingly honest, personally inspiring, and full of hope.
In 2008, Kevin Matthews, a well-known ABC and CBS radio personality in Chicago, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. As the drive-time radio host for seventeen years on AM 1000 The Loop and ABC and CBS radio, and also the voice of his sports commentator, Jim Shorts, and other characters, Matthews entertained ten million listeners weekly, sold out every appearance in the Midwest, and performed in front of 65,000 fans at Grant Park.
He traveled around the world, met the famous, had babies named after him, and helped countless charities. He entertained hundreds of thousands of people inside prisons, army bases, and backyards. His promotions included comedy jams, a band, barbeque throw downs, and golf outings.
Kevin Matthew’s presentation of brokenness and healing will touch your heart in a unique way. His love for God and the Blessed Virgin Mary is contagious. Come laugh and cry all within the same hour. Be encouraged to have hope despite the difficult times we are living in.
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