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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
Faith, Family, and an Unlikely Mission
Episode Overview
- Barb navigates her father's intense Catholic beliefs.
- Dave plans a peace mission using statues of Mary.
- Barb's journey across Europe challenges her faith.
- Cultural encounters highlight differences in belief.
- Barb's personal growth leads to affirming independence.
“Just don't show yourself to me. I don't want to know if you really do exist.”
What drives a person to blend faith with ambition? In this captivating episode, listeners are introduced to Barb and her father Dave, whose fervent Catholic beliefs shape a bold plan to bring peace to Northern Ireland. Growing up in a large Irish Catholic family, Barb experiences a childhood filled with ritual and devotion, courtesy of her eccentric father.
As an adult, she steps away from the church, but when Dave falls ill, Barb finds herself swept back into his world of prayer and handcrafted statues. Dave's plan involves delivering statues of Mary to England and Ireland, hoping to inspire peace through prayer circles. Barb agrees to take on the mission, leading her on an unexpected journey across Europe with her partner Mark.
Amidst the humour of travelling with oversized statues and cultural mishaps, Barb grapples with her past faith and the future she envisions with Mark. This episode offers a fascinating look at the power of belief and the tension between personal conviction and family loyalty. Will Barb's journey rekindle her faith or affirm her independence? It's a compelling tale that explores the balance between familial ties and personal growth.
Dive into this story of devotion, love, and the quest for peace, and see how Barb's decisions shape her path forward.
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