Patricia Horsman: Journey to Lourdes & Lifelong Service with HCPT | Dreaming the New Dream

Join hosts Jeffrey Shaw & Priti Pauline on Dreaming the New Dream for an inspiring conversation with Patricia Horsman (UK), a retired teacher and dedicated volunteer with the Handicapped Children's Pilgrimage Trust (HCPT).Born into an Irish family, Patricia shares her profound journey—from discovering HCPT as a student, to leading groups of young helpers on annual Easter pilgrimages to Lourdes since 1986, supporting children and families with disabilities. She calls Lourdes her "spiritual home"—a place of quiet contemplation, discernment, healing, and soul-recharging since 1858.Hear about the transformative impact of these pilgrimages, HCPT's history (founded 1956 by Dr. Michael Strode), revolutionizing access for disabled children, and Patricia's continued support post-retirement through fundraising, Central Support Team, and community volunteering (plus fun like training her black labrador Murphy!).A heartfelt story of faith, service, compassion, and finding purpose through helping others. Learn more & support HCPT: https://www.hcpt.org.uk/YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/user/PilgrimageTrustWatch live or on-demand across platforms:► X: @radiofm88aussie► YouTube: @RadioFM88Australia | @jeffreyshaw88 | @pritipauline-k7y► FB: Jeffrey Shaw | Radio FM88 Australia► Podcasts: Spotify, Apple, Amazon► Alexa: "Play Radio FM Eighty Eight Australia"► Website: https://radiofm88.com.au► Donate/Support: https://radiofm88.com.au/donate-now/ Timestamps:0:00 - Intro & Welcome to Dreaming the New Dream1:45 - Patricia's background: Irish roots, teaching career (Religious Studies, Sociology)5:20 - Discovering HCPT as a student & first pilgrimage impact10:10 - Organizing student helpers for Lourdes Easter pilgrimages (1986 onward)18:30 - What makes Lourdes a "spiritual home" – contemplation, healing since 185825:45 - HCPT's mission: Bringing disabled children (8-18) to Lourdes, founded 195632:15 - Personal stories of transformation & supporting families40:00 - Post-retirement life: Fundraising, Central Support Team, volunteering, aqua aerobics & dog training!48:20 - Closing thoughts on discernment, service, and recharging the soul52:00 - How to get involved with HCPT & final messages#DreamingTheNewDream #Lourdes #HCPT #ChildrensPilgrimageTrust #SpiritualPilgrimage #FaithJourney #DisabilityCharity #LourdesFrance #Healing #ServiceToOthers #JeffreyShaw #PritiPauline #RadioFM88Australia #SpiritualAwakening #CharityWork #PilgrimageStories