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Our Lady Takes a Trip
Our Lady Takes a Trip
Our Lady Takes a Trip
Tuesday 15th February 2022
Barb's journey blends faith with ambition as she takes on her father's mission to bring peace to Northern Ireland.
26 minutes
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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.