This podcast installment is the beginning chapter of my book Constant Procession.
I’ve read the entire book from cover to cover (Installments 93-110)
Each installment runs 15 minutes in length.
Constant Procession, the book- Tells of key apparitions of the Virgin Mary since she passed on from the world and how she serves humanity through Christianity.
Installments since Podcast 50 are an extended series of additional stories about the history of the Virgin Mary that are not found in the book.
Our Lady of Lourdes, Syracuse, NY- The school and corner of the church a final photo from a church member…Notice of Lourdes Church in Syracuse NY closing.Our Lady of Lourdes – Syracuse, NY – NOTE: With sadness, 70 year old Church has closed…Immaculate Heart of Mary – Atlanta, GA (Note old Church to the left)Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral- Atlanta, GA
An e-book copy of the book can be found here on this website…
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Constant Procession; the podcast; is published every Tuesday morning here.
This famous apparition of the Virgin Mary also includes the appearance of St. Joseph, St. John, the Lamb and a Cross all together at the Vatican approved apparition “Our Lady of Knock.”
Illustration of the appartion at Knock- https://www.divinemysteries.info/our-lady-of-knock-ireland-1879/Modern Basilica in back, original church in front, the modern chapel shrine attach, that has the original apparition wall (left of the glass panels) is on the right side of the old church- IrishAmerica.com
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The Madonna finds herself high above the famous “Rhondas” at Our Lady of Penrhys and Ffynnon Mair (St Mary’s Well) time honored sites in South Wales.
Our Lady of Penrhys stone statue on the site todaySt. Mary’s Well (Ffynnon Mair or Ffynnon Fair)Our Lady of Penrhys statue holding baby JesusOur Lady of Penrhys statue on the site today bottom to topSt. Mary’s Well (Ffynnon Mair) lower down the mountain from PenRyus site that’s at the top.Cistern with waters at St. Mary’s Well (Ffynnon Mair)
Additional note not in podcast: “In the early 20th century a Catholic convert, Ms. M. Davies of Llantrisant underwrote the building of a memorial church in Ferndale (nearby) and also had a wooden replica of the statue Our Lady of Penryus carved, which is in the church today.” (from wikipedia)
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An apparition of the Virgin Mary to Gavin Dunbar of Scotland in the 1500’s and the travels of its’ miraculous statue come from the times around the reformation in the British Isles.
Our Lady of Success was formerly Our Lady of Aberdeen now in BrusselsThe site of the original 7 arch bridge, this current bridge rebuilt many timesUnclear if this is the original statue, it is labeled as Our Lady of Good Luck…researching if this is a mis-translationArchdutchess Isabella and her husbandThe Archdutchess after the death of her husband became a nun.Tower of the church where the statue is today called Notra Dame du Finistere (near Brussels)
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The “Dowry of Mary” brings us to an exciting resurgence in a country where the Madonna has not been much heard from since the 16th century – England.
Richard II of England with his patron saint with Virgin and Child with Angels. These pieces form a portable altarpiece. It was painted for King Richard II.Thomas Becket -Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 until his murder in 1170. He is venerated as a saint and martyr by both the Catholic Church and the Anglican Communion. (source: Wikipedia)
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The pilgrimage site Our Lady of Walsingham is known as England’s Nazareth and it became a wonderful place where for five centuries people went on pilgrimages. Now, after a 400 year pause, people once again are able to go on pilgrimages thanks to the Virgin Mary’s visit in England.
It all came about thanks to a pious woman, Richeldis de Faverches, who experienced an apparition of the Virgin Mary in the year 1061, in the village of Walsingham, near Norfolk, just a few miles from the sea.
Walsingham complex b4 destructionWalsingham at its peakWalsingham Abbey ruinsWhere the original Holy House was located…Slipper Chapel cow barn-late 1800sSlipper Chapel – Once again where people stop before taking the walk to the ruins of the Walsingham Shrine and former Abbey structuresOur Lady of Walsingham
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Eastertime continues for 50 Days! Easter Day is only the beginning of the celebration of the risen Christ and it’s believed that his mother, the Virgin Mary is on hand as well!
30 foot mosaic of the Ascension with the Virgin Mary, the Disciples and Angels…Close up of the Virgin Mary with the two Angels behind her in the mosaic mentioned.Duccio_di_Buoninsegna’s pentacostPentecost with the Virgin MaryPortrait by Jean_II_Restout_-_”Pentecôte”Example of the Liturgical year (2014)
Constant Procession tells of key apparitions of the Virgin Mary since she passed on from the world and how she serves humanity through Christianity.
The origin of these podcasts began with my book; Constant Procession.
I’ve read the entire book from cover to cover (Installments 1-49.) Each installment runs about 7 minutes in length.
The culmination of the Easter Lenten season finds the Resurrection after the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The Virgin Mary and the other “Mary’s” are frequently included at the base of his Cross.
This is the final part of the mini-series on ways to vivify your Easter journey from Lent through to Pentecost.
Mary’s at the feet of Jesus on the CrossAt the base of the cross during the end of the Passion of Jesus on earth.The caption for this photo reads “Now I know how Mary felt”Looking up to Jesus on the Cross as he expires from the earth.Modern painting of the Crucifixion with the Mary’s under Jesus dying on the Cross
Constant Procession tells of key apparitions of the Virgin Mary since she passed on from the world and how she serves humanity through Christianity.
The origin of these podcasts began with my book; Constant Procession.
I’ve read the entire book from cover to cover (Installments 1-49.) Each installment runs about 7 minutes in length.
Conflicting sentiments are now firmly rooted in one’s Lenten Journey as the darkest hour and the brightest day are at hand. ALSO – Selfless acts still Grace the world we live in.
Arnaud Beltrame who was killed after offering himself in exchange for saving a hostage in a terror attack in France, on March 23, 2018As a young woman, the Virgin Mary gave her life over to God’s will, offering a virgin birth and her life to raising Jesus.Christ Jesus the son of God offered his life to save others.
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Part 3 of the Easter mini-series journey through Lent when taking time to look & listen to the world reminds us that many people listen, but how many really hear?
Icon of Mother and Child with traditional Easter bread, candle and Easter Eggs – Red, Gold and Engraved Easter EggsA traditional impression of the Archangel Gabriel visiting the Virgin Mary at the Annunciation.A traditional painting of The Resurrected Christ with the Virgin MaryAn icon by Praga of the Annunciation when the Archangel Gabriel appeared to the Virgin Mary to request her to house the Son of God.2 Easter Eggs with images of Jesus and the Bible and the 2nd of the Madonna with baby Jesus
Constant Procession tells of key apparitions of the Virgin Mary since she passed on from the world and how she serves humanity through Christianity.
The origin of these podcasts began with my book; Constant Procession.
I’ve read the entire book from cover to cover (Installments 1-49.) Each installment runs about 7 minutes in length.
The 2nd in a mini-series on ways to make the most for a wonderful Easter time through reflections on Lent, Mother Mary and the Resurrection.
Close up of Mother Mary affectionately holding close her baby JesusJesus on the Cross telling his Mother that the Apostle John will care for her.The Resurrected Christ with Mother Mary
This is the first installment of a mini-series about getting into the Lenten season by reflecting on how the Virgin Mary’s experience in following Jesus Christ towards his Easter Passion may be able to encourage us on our Lenten journey.
Christ appearing to his Mother after his resurrection.How can you prepare yourself for a more meaningful Easter this year?Making time for Public and Private PrayerClimbing the mountain of “going without” during LentOrthodox Easter Eggs
Constant Procession tells of key apparitions of the Virgin Mary since she passed on from the world and how she serves humanity through Christianity.
Our Lady of Clairefontaine, the story of the Madonna’s visit to Countess (aka Princess) Ermesinde of Luxembourg and the works of charity inspired by this apparition.
Color illustration some say of EstergomeRuins of columns at the abbey inspired by Ermesinde’s apparition of the Virgin MaryIvy covered ruins with image of the Madonna holding baby JesusErmesinde granting privileges
The Cistercian Abbey of Notre-Dam de Clarifontain established in 1935 nearby ruins
The Cistercian Abbey of Notre-Dam de Clarifontain established in 1935 near the ruinsCountess (aka Princess) Ermesinde of LuxembourgRuins of the Abbey that Ermesinde wanted built after her meeting the Madonna.
After meeting the Madonna, Ermesinde of Luxembourg created at Clairefontaine a place of remarkable works for helping people in need for 100’s of years, only to be destroyed by those who believe man is greater than God.
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Constant Procession tells of key apparitions of the Virgin Mary since she passed on from the world and what people have done following these apparitions.
Additionally these podcasts portray examples of how she serves humanity through Christianity.
Each installment runs about 7 minutes in length.
The origin of these podcasts began with my book, Constant Procession.
I’ve read the entire book from cover to cover (Installments 1-49.)
Installments since Podcast 50 are an extended series of additional stories about the history of the Virgin Mary that are not found in the book.
Constant Procession; the podcast; is published every Tuesday morning.
I value feedback through the comments section on my website or better via email at NikosSteves@gmail.com
Ernest of Pardubice’s life reveals that some folks won’t tell of their apparitions of the Madonna except in their will.
Postage stamp with an image of Ernest of Pardubice prayingHe kept the secret of his meeting with the Madonna his whole life…revealed in his willA statue of Ernest, Archbishop of Prague, Czech RepublicA slide in the French language listing the accomplishments of Ernest of PardubiceA bronze bust of Ernest of Pardubice
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Constant Procession is about past apparitions of the Virgin Mary serving humanity through Christianity. The origin of these podcasts began with my book; Constant Procession.
I’ve read the entire book from cover to cover (Installments 1-49.) Each installment runs about 7 minutes in length.
The Virgin Mary helping humanity through Christianity and in this installment we find St. Hyacinth the “Apostle of the North” who was bolstered thanks to seeing the Madonna & today he is still associated with the Polish delicacy, the pierogi.
St Hyacinth with arms full exiting the church as the city of Kiev burns.St Hyacinth crossing the river with the holy vessel in one arm and the heavy statue of the Madonna in the other.Perhaps a realistic look giving a better idea of the size and weight of the statue of the Madonna with St. Hyacinth leaving the burning city.Cover of storybook about St. Hyacinth the Apostle of the North by Mary Fabyan Windeatt
