Constant Procession

This podcast is about Prague's "Our Lady Victorious" and the statue of the Infant Jesus that was desecrated and forgotten, until… a miraculous inspiration occcued...   There are links, photos and more about this on my website.   Pray for a quick end to the situation in Iran. Pray for the People of Ukraine. There are links for ways to support them on my website: NikosSteves.com   I have written a c...

This is the story of the Marian Column in Prague that was gifted to the citizen in 2020. It's a replacement of the original taken down during Communist times. Plus chapter 30 from my book, "The Very Fine Light."   There are links, photos and more about this on my website. Pray for a quick end to the situation in Iran. Pray for the People of Ukraine. There are links for ways to support them on my w...

The Virgin Mary has honored a prayer made 100 years ago by Sister Louis Gabriel at a grotto built to honor "Our Lady of Lourdes" in Key West. The prayer asked the Madonna to protect Key West from hurricanes. And the Virgin Mary has for over 100 years!   There are links, photos and more about this on my website.   Pray for a quick end to the situation in Iran. Pray for the People of Ukraine. There...

This is the remarkable story of Key West's miraculous Marian shrine at St Mary's of the Sea Basilica. Also in this episode is an excerpt from my book "The Very Fine Light." There are links, photos and more about this on my website.   Pray for a quick end to the situation in Iran. Pray for the People of Ukraine. There are links for ways to support them on my website: NikosSteves.com   I have writte...

Continue celebrating the Glory bestowed on All thanks to the Resurrection of Christ! Consider a choice- Focus for the entire 50 days of the Eastertime season on the Brightness of the Joy of Christ's sacrifice that brings to all the opening to everlasting life,  Or The news of the day. The Madonna was there with the Apostles when the Christ appeared to them followng his resurrection and is frequent...

Christ has Risen! In this podcast is a story from my youth when I went with to an Easter Sunrise Service with a friend and his dad.  Also in this podcast is an update about my novel "The Very Fine Light."   There are links, photos and more about this on my website. Pray for the People of Ukraine. There are links for ways to support them on my website: NikosSteves.com   I have written a contemporar...

Holy Week brings Lent to a close as the journey to the cross comes.  Plus, a journal entry from Canalville, the fictional town in my book The Very Fine Light. " There are links, photos and more about this on my website.   Pray for the conflict in Iran to end quickly and Pray for thr people of Ukraine on their extended battle. There are links for ways to support them on my website: NikosSteves.com...

Lent is daunting when viewed as a lengthy commitment. But when you take the time for self-reflection about the last days of Jesus Christ on earth, your personal gain is priceless.   There are links, photos and more about this on my website. Pray for the People of Ukraine. There are links for ways to support them on my website: NikosSteves.com   I have written a contemporary novel with Christian th...

Come and Join the Lenten Journey,  no matter if it's the 9 th , 10 th ,  or even the 11th hour! It's Never Too Late!   There are links, photos and more about this on my website.   Pray for a quick resolution to this Iranian Conflict. And Pray for the People of Ukraine. There are links for ways to support them on my website: NikosSteves.com   I have written a contemporary novel with Christian theme...

This 500th installment is a retrospective on nine and a half years of podcasting Constant Procession each week. I reflect on the original idea and how the Virgin Mary has impacted my life through these podcasts. Constant Procession podcasts come out once a week on my website nikossteves.com and are distributed through Apple Podcasts, youtube, facebook and X, plus numerous podcast apps. It's conten...

We find ourselves continuing in the process of doing without something we generally enjoy as part of our day. Our goal is to bring us closer to the Lord, we strive to increase prayer, get better at fasting and taking the time to find ways to contribute to those in need.   There are links, photos and more about this on my website. Pray for the People of Ukraine. There are links for ways to support...

If fasting is challenging; think what Jesus went through. Also, I reflect on Mother Mary during Christ's passion. Did she recall her annunciation meet with the Archangel Gabriel?   There are links, photos and more about this on my website. Pray for the People of Ukraine. There are links for ways to support them on my website: NikosSteves.com   I have written a contemporary novel with Christian the...

This week Lent begins in the Western Church and next week in the Eastern Church. What will it take for you to ramp up this year's journey to Easter?  Consider how the Virgin Mary faced those first years following the Resurrection. Also, in this week's podcast- Another journal entry from a citizen of Canalville that isn't in my book. It's entitled "Bending Time." There are links, photos and more ab...

I'm constantly amazed by the names for various every day places without taking   a moment to look at the originations of the names. As you know I'm curious about anything with origins to the Virgin Mary and also saints who were inspired or visited by her during their lifetimes. This podcast recalls my trip to the Caribbean when I took note of some of the island names   I visited.   There are links...

This podcast includes the apparitions of Saint Margaret- Mary Alacoque. Also another journal entry from Canalville, the fictional town in my novel, "The Very Fine Light.   There are links, photos and more about this on my website. Pray for the People of Ukraine. There are links for ways to support them on my website: NikosSteves.com   I have written a contemporary novel with Christian themes entit...

A Journal Entry from Canalville, the fictional town in my book "The Very Fine Light," and also in this podcast, the history of Our Lady of La Leche.   There are links, photos and more about this on my website. Pray for the People of Ukraine. There are links for ways to support them on my website: NikosSteves.com   I have written a contemporary novel with Christian themes entitled "The Very Fine Li...

In this podcast is an unpublished journal entry from Canalville, the fictional town in my book "The Very Fine Light." It is about a college student volunteering to ride in a police car one night. Also in this podcast is a poem about life and the Virgin Mary entitled, "Our Lady of Consolation."   There are links, photos and more about this on my website. Pray for the People of Ukraine. There are li...

A Christmas Wish for 2026!  Think about having an entire season from BEFORE Christmas plus the 12 days AFTER to enhance and enrich your families season of Christmas in 2026. WARNING: Those Christmastime activities may distract from the realities of your intake of the news of the day...   There are links, photos and more about this on my website. Pray for the People of Ukraine. There are links for...

Happy New Year 2026! Even popular culture takes note of miraculous events. Here's a remembrance from Joe & Lauren Wells.   First of all, full disclosure, I will be reading excerpts of it from the news story by reporter Hollis as well as from the press release by one of the hero's employers.    This is a real event that took place last month on a Sunday evening, December 19, 2021. A married couple,...

"10 lords a leaping, 11 pipers piping, 12 drummers drumming and a partridge in a pear tree… Those lines, though backward are my way to help us remember there's still lots more joy to celebrate through January 6 th . Let your 5 senses come alive as the sensation of Christmas is everywhere." And oh yes, Happy New Year 2026!   There are links, photos and more about this on my website. Pray for the Pe...

"Two Angels" is an original Christmas story as Advent and the Nativity Fast conclude with the gift of Christ arriving on earth! My story Two Angels is about old friends on opposite sides a city, a broken car, and help from some surprising friends. There are links, photos and more about this on my website. Pray for the People of Ukraine. There are links for ways to support them on my website: Nikos...

This podcast during weeks 3 and 4 of Advent and the Nativity Fast offers some tips on how to slow down before Christmas! Plus a reading from the Christmas section of my book, "The Very Fine Light."   There are links, photos and more about this on my website. Pray for the People of Ukraine. There are links for ways to support them on my website: NikosSteves.com   And Also, Pray for those killed in...

This podcast begins the third week of Advent, the candles now are burning brightly! And people are progressing along the Nativity Fast in the Eastern Church. This week celebrates the event almost 500 years ago with an excerpt from my first book, "The Constant Procession," about the story of St. Juan Diego's apparition of the Virgin Mary in Guadalupe in 1531   And also there is the reading about a...

The four Sundays of Advent lead to the Nativity of Jesus Christ. The personal time each week with the Advent Wreath offers the time for opening ourselves to create a more meaningful Christmas experience. Plus a story about when I was in Hungary and went apparition hunting. Also in this podcast is a chapter from my book, "The Very Fine Light," This contemporary novel with Christian themes takes pla...

HAPPY THANKSGIVING WEEK! Thanksgiving yields to the first week of Advent and in the Eastern Church, the "Nativity Fast" continues... Are you seeking a more meaningful Christmastime? Where the challenges for readying the tree, pulling out decorations, and gift shopping can take a back seat for  a more fulfilling holiday season experience? T here are t ips for you on this podcasts' website page ! Po...