ABC Podcasts
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Our Lady Takes a Trip
Our Lady Takes a Trip
Our Lady Takes a Trip
Tuesday 15th February 2022
Follow Barb's pilgrimage as she strives to bring peace to Northern Ireland through faith and handcrafted statues of Our Lady.
26 minutes
Inspiring
Hopeful
Compassionate
Engaging
Life-changing
About this podcast
Author:
ABC Podcasts
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Success Stories
Relationships & Community
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Comedic Journeys
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
130 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!A Pilgrimage of Faith: Barb's Unwavering Journey for Peace
If I can have a statue of our lady handcrafted by the monks in Fatima for Walsingham in England and another one that goes to Northern Ireland and people pray in those areas, we can bring back our peace in Northern Ireland.
Picture growing up in a bustling Irish Catholic family, with a father whose faith shapes every aspect of life. That's Barb's story. Her dad, Dave, is deeply devout, and his beliefs permeate their home. But as Barb steps into adulthood, she chooses a different path, distancing herself from the church and her father's convictions. Life, however, has a funny way of pulling you back to your roots.
When Dave concocts a bold plan to bring peace to Northern Ireland through prayer, Barb finds herself unexpectedly drawn back into the fold. Dave's vision involves importing statues of Our Lady, crafted by monks in Portugal, to places of significance in England and Northern Ireland. The journey is anything but smooth. The Bishop of Walsingham rejects their request, but Barb's resolve doesn't waver. Together with her husband, Mark, she embarks on a pilgrimage to the monastery to retrieve the statues.
This episode of 'Days Like These' takes you along on Barb's spiritual quest, showcasing her determination and the challenges she faces. Despite setbacks, Barb remains steadfast in her mission. Reflecting on her journey, she believes that if people pray around these statues, peace can be restored in Northern Ireland. It's a tale of faith tested and renewed, and the lengths one will go to for a cause close to the heart.