{"id":2513,"date":"2021-04-20T07:40:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-20T11:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nikossteves.com\/?p=2513"},"modified":"2023-05-29T14:06:25","modified_gmt":"2023-05-29T18:06:25","slug":"245-constant-procession","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nikossteves.com\/?p=2513","title":{"rendered":"245- Selfless Service Yesterday and Today"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/18787238\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/backward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/87A93A\/stats-code\/Season21-16\/\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"\" mozallowfullscreen=\"\" oallowfullscreen=\"\" msallowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"100%\" height=\"90\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Virgin Mary was on the march recently in Paris, plus a story about a miraculous precursor to this recent Paris procession and in my hometown, a mission that is run by Mother Teresa\u2019s Missionaries of Charity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Links are throughout this page as mentioned in the podcast:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nikossteves.com\/?p=607\">From my first book: <em>The Constant Procession<\/em>&#8211; A miracle for the son of Napoleon III (Episode 102) <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:44px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>More About: Our Lady of the Sea:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This earlier story tells about a priest turned amateur architect to rebuild a cathedral housing a miraculous statue of the Madonna in Boulogne sur mer, a coastal city in France. Father Haffreingue built the bell&nbsp;tower \u201ctall as a prayer\u201d to house the relic of \u201cOur Lady of the Sea.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tfp.org\/our-lady-of-the-grand-return-a-story-of-hope-for-our-times\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/nikossteves.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Lady-of-Grand-Return-tfp.org_.jpg\" alt=\"Lady of Grand Return tfp.org\" class=\"wp-image-2522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nikossteves.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Lady-of-Grand-Return-tfp.org_.jpg 800w, https:\/\/nikossteves.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Lady-of-Grand-Return-tfp.org_-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nikossteves.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Lady-of-Grand-Return-tfp.org_-768x466.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tfp.org\/our-lady-of-the-grand-return-a-story-of-hope-for-our-times\/\" target=\"_blank\">Our Lady of the Sea; The Grand Return- By James R. Bascom in The American TFP (tfp.org)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nikossteves.com\/?p=622\">From my first book: <em>The Constant Procession &#8211;<\/em> The mysterious appearance of &#8220;Our Lady of the Sea&#8221; back in 636AD (Episode 104)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:63px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Virgin Mary&#8217;s Paris Procession<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(Started at the apparition site of the Miraculous Medal (aka Rue de Bac) to the Cathedral of Notre-Dame on April 18, 2021)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/watch?v=203387874883031\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nikossteves.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Poster-1400x1400.png\" alt=\"Poster from the April 18 Paris Procession\" class=\"wp-image-2521\" width=\"620\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nikossteves.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Poster-1400x1400.png 1400w, https:\/\/nikossteves.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Poster-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/nikossteves.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Poster-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/nikossteves.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Poster-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/nikossteves.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Poster-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/nikossteves.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Poster-1200x1200.png 1200w, https:\/\/nikossteves.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Poster.png 1875w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/watch\/?v=481995652924788\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/nikossteves.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/statue-march-street-1400x933.jpg\" alt=\"Statue of the Madonna with child being carried as it leads the procession in Paris on April 18, 2021\" class=\"wp-image-2520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nikossteves.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/statue-march-street-1400x933.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/nikossteves.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/statue-march-street-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nikossteves.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/statue-march-street-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nikossteves.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/statue-march-street-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nikossteves.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/statue-march-street-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nikossteves.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/statue-march-street.jpg 1599w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/537340517208440\/videos\/1387997498242294\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/nikossteves.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/head-march-1400x933.jpg\" alt=\"More of the pilgrims behind banners of various saints honored in the Paris Procession on April 18, 2021\" class=\"wp-image-2524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nikossteves.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/head-march-1400x933.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/nikossteves.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/head-march-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nikossteves.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/head-march-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nikossteves.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/head-march-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nikossteves.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/head-march-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nikossteves.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/head-march.jpg 1599w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/537340517208440\/videos\/292407279139218\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nikossteves.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/choir-statue-1400x933.jpg\" alt=\"The Choir and orchestra perform at on the plaza for the Paris Procession\" class=\"wp-image-2525\" width=\"619\" height=\"412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nikossteves.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/choir-statue-1400x933.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/nikossteves.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/choir-statue-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nikossteves.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/choir-statue-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nikossteves.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/choir-statue-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nikossteves.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/choir-statue-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nikossteves.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/choir-statue.jpg 1599w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/2807453799569988\/?post_id=2845559555759412&amp;view=permalink\" target=\"_blank\">The orchestra rehearsal video is 25 seconds long, but then offers other highlights of the Virgin Mary&#8217;s Paris Procession- Enjoy!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>More About: Mother Teresa&#8217;s Mission in Atlanta:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/georgiabulletin.org\/news\/2016\/09\/sisters-spread-joy-coming-sainthood-blessed-teresa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Sisters from Missionaries of Charity and one of their other outreach projects.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/georgiabulletin.org\/news\/2019\/08\/superior-generals-atlanta-visit-inspires-missionaries-of-charity-community\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Superior General of the Missionaries of Charity visit to the Mission.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/nikossteves.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_5606.jpg\" alt=\"Gift of Grace House in Atlanta, Georgia\" class=\"wp-image-2527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nikossteves.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_5606.jpg 640w, https:\/\/nikossteves.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_5606-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/nikossteves.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_5609.jpg\" alt=\"Volunteers supporting the mission during my visit\" class=\"wp-image-2528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nikossteves.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_5609.jpg 640w, https:\/\/nikossteves.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_5609-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I value feedback through the comments section here<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">OR- Better via email at <a href=\"mailto:NikosSteves@gmail.com\">NikosSteves@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Constant Procession tells of key apparitions of the Virgin Mary since she passed on from the world and how she serves humanity through Christianity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The origin of these podcasts began with my book <em>The Constant Procession.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(An e-book copy of the book can be found here on the website.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Constant Procession (the podcast) is published here every Tuesday morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" 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