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Barb grew up in a large Irish Catholic family headed by her father Dave, an eccentric and devout man. Barb’s childhood is steeped in her father's faith like the power of saintly examples, repenting for your sins and messages passed to the world through apparitions of Mary, Our Lady. As a young adult, Barb forms her own opinion and walks away from the Church and everything her father believes. That is until Dave cooks up a plan to bring peace to Northern Ireland through prayer, and Barb finds herself, and her faith, thrown right into the middle of it.
25:30•15 Feb 2022
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.
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