Since 24th June 1981, the Feast of Saint John the Baptist, the village and people of  Medjugorje have received an extraordinary and most beautiful Blessing in the Most Holy Presence of Our Blessed Lady speaking there every day, calling the world to prayer, fasting, repentance of sin, teaching us how to live, as required by Our Lord, in Holiness. 

That these are  most special Times in undeniable as not since the time of Christ  has Heaven poured so many Graces on earth at one time, nor have the visits of Our Lady been in such profusion and for such a period of time. Our Lady still blesses Medjugorje and the pilgrims there every day granting us a Message for our guidance every month.  There have been many healings  both of body and in spirit, many Divine Graces such as rosaries turning to gold, photographs which show  the image of Our Lady and not least the beautiful Miracle of The Sun, the sign with which Our Lady blessed the pilgrims at Fatima.

Below are some of the wonderful Messages of Love and Peace by which Our Lady  is teaching us.

"Miracles Do Happen" by Sister Briege McKenna

"In May of 1981, I was ministering in Rome and I had the privilege of

praying with Father Tomislav Vlasic, a priest from Medjugorje. He had

asked me to pray for his parish ministry back in Yugoslavia. I received

one of the images I often get. I saw a white church with twin

steeples. Father was sitting in the main celebrant's chair in the

sanctuary of this church and streams of living water were flowing from

the altar. Many people were coming and cupping the water in their hands

to drink of this water.

Father Tomislav was very consoled by this image because his parish was

going through hard times. The church was experiencing great

difficulties. The government was less than sympathetic toward the church.

It was about a month later, on June 24, that Our Lady made her first

appearance to the five youths of Medjugorje"

"Pray, Pray, Pray"

June 24, 1981

The first apparition takes place in the afternoon. It is a silent and

distant silhouette on the summit of Podbrdo which later would be

called Hill of Apparition or Apparition Mountain. The second

apparition of the day takes place around 6:00pm.

June 25, 1981

This is the first day the six visionaries saw Our Lady or the Gospa on

the hill: "Praise be Jesus!"

Ivanka asked about her mother who had died two months earlier."She is

happy. She is with me" (other version: "She is your angel in Heaven").

The visionaries asked if Our Lady would return the next day. Our Lady

responded with a nod of the head. Mirjana asked if Our Lady would give

them a sign so that others would believe them. Mirjana believed she

had received a sign when the Gospa smiled. Also, Mirjana noticed that

her watch had changed time during the apparition.

"Good-bye my angels. Go in the peace of God."

June 26, 1981

A crowd of nearly three thousand people were drawn to Apparition

Mountain by the luminary signs coming from the hill. Holy water is

sprinkled on Our Lady by Vicka. She asks Our Lady to say is She is

indeed the Virgin Mary. Our Lady smiles in response. Ivanka then asked

why Our Lady is here and what does she want from the people. Our Lady

responded: "I have come because there are many true believers here. I

wish to be with you to convert and to reconcile the whole world."

Ivanka asked if her mother has any message for her. "Obey your

grandmother and help her because she is old."

Mirjana wanted to know about her grandfather who had recently died.

"He is well."

The visionaries requested a sign to prove that the apparition was

really the Gospa. "Blessed are those who have not seen and who

believe."

Mirjana asked: "Who are you?" "I am the Blessed Virgin Mary."

Why are you appearing to us? We are no better than others. "I do not

necessarily choose the best."

Will you come back? "Yes, to the same place as yesterday."

While Marija goes down the mountain, she is mysteriously pushed to the

side of the trail by an unseen force. She sees the Virgin again. Our

Lady is carrying a wooden cross and is crying. "Peace, Peace, Peace!

Be reconciled! Only Peace. Make your peace with God among yourselves.

For that, it is necessary to believe, to pray, to fast, and to go to

confession."

June 27, 1981

"Praise be Jesus"

Jakov wanted to know what the Virgin expected of the Franciscans in

Medjugorje. "Have them persevere in the faith and protect the faith of

the people."

Mirjana and Jakov were concerned because the people were treating them

like liars. They asked Our Lady to leave a sign for the people. "My

angels, do not be afraid of injustices. They have always existed."

The visionaries asked: "How must we pray?" "Continue to recite the

Lord's Prayer, the Hail Mary, and the Glory Be seven times, but also

add the Creed. Good-bye, my angels. Go in the peace of God."

Our Lady said to Ivan: "Be in peace and take courage."

June 28, 1981

The visionaries want to know what the Gospa wishes. "That people

believe and persevere in the faith."

Vicka asked: "What do you expect from the priests?" "That they remain

strong in the faith and that help you."

They asked Our Lady why She does not appear to everyone in the church.

"Blessed are they who believe without having seen."

They wanted to know if She would return. "Yes, to the same place."

The visionaries ask if She prefers prayer or singing. "Both, prayer

and singing."

Vicka asked what Our Lady wished from the crowd gathered on the hill.

According to the visionaries, Our Lady responded with a smile and a

loving glance. At this point, the Gospa disappeared. The visionaries

prayed, hoping she would return because She had not said good-bye. It

was during the song, "You Are All Beautiful", that She returned.

Three times Vicka asked, "Dear Gospa (Croatian word for Our Lady),

what do you expect of these people?" "That those who do not see

believe as those who see."

Once again the visionaries asked for a sign so that the people would

not think of them as liars. They only received a smile from Our Lady

as She told them good-bye and disappeared. "Go in the peace of God."

June 29, 1981

The visionaries wanted to know if the Gospa was happy to see so many

people present. "More than happy."

They ask, "How long will You stay?" "As long as you will want me to,

my angels."

They questioned Our Lady about Her expectations about those who came

despite the heat and the brambles. "There is only one God, one faith.

Let the people believe firmly and do not fear anything."

"What do you expect of us?" the visionaries inquired. "That you have a

solid faith and you maintain confidence."

The visionaries wanted to know if they would be strong enough to

endure persecutions because of their beliefs. "You will be able to, my

angels. Do not fear. You will be able to endure everything. You must

believe and have confidence in me."

At this point, Doctor Darinka Glamuzina, working for the Government,

requests Vicka to ask a question for her: "May I touch Our Lady?"

"There have always been Judases who don't believe, but she can

approach."

Vicka shows Doctor Glamuzina where to extend her hand and Doctor

Glamuzina touches the Gospa.

The parents of a handicapped child ask the visionaries to intercede on

behalf of the child. The ask the Virgin to cure the child so that

people will believe them. "Have them believe strongly in his cure. Go

in the peace of God."

The child was cured later that same evening.

Between June 30, 1981 and December 31, 1981, the visionaries were

being tracked down by the police. They had to find a discreet place to

wait for the Virgin to appear.

June 30, 1981

Two social workers took the visionaries on a ride so they would miss

the apparition on the hill. The apparition took place at Cerno, on the

road between Ljbuski and Medjugorje. Mirjana asked Our Lady if She was

angry because they were not on the hill. Our Lady responded: "That

doesn't matter."

Mirjana then asked if Our Lady would be angry if they did not return

to the hill, but waited for apparition at the church. Somehow Our Lady

seemed undecided (according to Mirjana), but then She agreed to appear

in the church and added: "Always at the same time. Go in the peace of

God."

Mirjana, who had been reading an account of the apparitions at

Lourdes, thought she understood that the Virgin would return for

another three days, until Friday, as She had in Lourdes. However, this

was only Mirjana's interpretation.

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July 1, 1981

Again the visionaries ask the Gospa for a sign. Our Lady appeared to

nod Her head. "Good-bye, my dear angels."

July 21, 1981

Our Lady arrived: "Praise be Jesus."

The visionaries asked again for a sign and the Gospa said yes. They

asked how long She would continue to visit them. "My sweet angels,

even if I were to leave the sign, many people will not believe. Many

people will only come here and bow down, but people must be converted

and do penance."

The visionaries asked the Virgin about the sick and She said they

would find the cure in strong faith. The Gospa then departed: "Go in

the peace of God."

July 22, 1981

"Praise be Jesus Christ. A good many people have been converted and

among them some had not gone to Confession in 45 years, and now they

are going to confession. Go in the peace of God."

July 23, 1981

"Praised be Jesus Christ"

July 24, 1981

Again the visionaries asked questions concerning the sick. "Without

faith, nothing is possible. All those who will believe firmly will be

cured."

July 25, 1981

After more questions about the sick, Our Lady answered: "God, help us

all!"

July 27, 1981

The visionaries ask the Virgin to bless some objects. "In the name of

the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit."

Once again the visionaries asked about the sign. "Wait, it will be

soon. I will appear to you again at 11:15pm. Go in the peace of God."

They see Jesus' head, brown eyes, beard, and long hair to prepare them

for the suffering and persecution they were having to endure. "My

angels, I send you my Son, Jesus, Who was tortured for His faith, and

yet He endured everything. You also, my angels, will endure

everything."

The visionaries are praised for their beautiful singing and praying.

"It is beautiful to listen to you. Continue in this manner. Don't be

afraid for Jozo." [He was threatened by the police]

July 29, 1981

The Virgin in Vicka's room. They asked about a sick person. "Praise be

Jesus! She will be cured. She must believe firmly."

The visionaries asked to embrace Our Lady to leave a sign. "Yes. Go in

the peace of God"

July, 1981

"Carry out well your responsibilities and what the Church asks you to

do."

Early August, 1981

The visionaries asked what Our Lady wanted of them later on in life.

"I would like you to become priests and religious, but only if you,

yourselves, would want it. It is up to you to decide."

August 2, 1981

From Marija's room, Our Lady asks her and 40 others: "All of you

together go to the meadow at Gumno. A great struggle is about to

unfold. A struggle between my Son and Satan. Human souls are at

stake."

[At Gumno] "Everyone here may touch me." [When Our Lady's dress became

stained, Marinko invited all to go to confession.]

August 6, 1981 The Transfiguration

"I am the Queen of Peace"

August 7, 1981

Our Lady asked the young people to come to Cross Mountain at 2:00am

and to pray that many people would do penance for sinners. "That one

do penance for sins."

August 8, 1981

"Do penance! Strengthen your faith through prayer and the sacraments."

August 17, 1981

"Do not be afraid. I wish that you would be filled with joy and that

the joy could be seen on your face. I will protect Father Jozo." [The

pastor was put in jail.]

August 22, 1981

"Father Jozo has nothing to fear. All troubles will pass."

August 23, 1981

"Praise be Jesus! I have been with Ivan until now. Pray, my angels,

for these people. My children, I give you strength. I will always give

it to you. When you need me, call me."

August 25, 1981

Some of the people present asked to touch the Virgin. "It is not

necessary to touch me. Many are those who do not feel anything when

they touch me. On the matter of the sign, you do not have to become

impatient for the day will come."

Our Lady also said there was a spy among those gathered.

August 26, 1981

Because the visionaries see Our Lady, many have been seeking their

advice. Our Lady responds: "Praise be Jesus. Do not give advice to

anyone. I know what you feel and that will pass, also."

August 27, 1981

On this day the visionaries again asked something regarding the sign.

"Very soon, I promise you. Be strong and courageous."

August 28, 1981

The visionaries have been waiting for the Virgin in Father Jozo's

room. She does not come. This is the second time this has happened.

The visionaries go to church to pray and Our Lady appears to them

there. "I was with Father Jozo. That is why I did not come. Do not

trouble yourselves if I do not come. It suffices then to pray."

This is the day Ivan entered the seminary at Visoko. Our Lady told

him: "You are very tired. Rest, so that you can find strength. Go in

the peace of God. Good-bye."

August 29, 1981

Jakov asks Our Lady several questions. 'Are you also appearing to Ivan

in the seminary?' "Yes, just like for you."

'Is Ivan Ivankovic, who is in prison, well? "He is well. He is

enduring everything. All will pass. Father Jozo sends you greetings."

Ivan at the seminary wants to know about the village. "My angels

perform their penance well."

Ivan asked Our Lady whether She was going to help him and his friends

in school. "God's help manifests itself everywhere. Go in the peace of

God with the blessing of Jesus and mine. Good-bye."

Ivanka asks if a sign will be left soon. "Again, a little patience."

August 30, 1981

Our Lady arrived and Vicka asks for confirmation about rumors that

Father Jozo's cell doors unlock themselves. "Praise be Jesus! It is

true, but no one believes it."

Ivanka asked about Mirjana. "Mirjana is sad because she is all alone.

I will show her to you." And the visionaries saw Mirjana crying.

Regarding young people who betray the faith. "Yes, there are many."

Regarding a woman who wants to leave her husband because he is cruel

to her: "Let her remain close to him and accept her suffering. Jesus,

Himself, also suffered."

Regarding a sick young boy: "He is suffering from a very grave

illness. Let his parents firmly believe, do penance, then the little

boy will be cured."

Jakov asks about the sign. "Again, a little patience."

Ivan wants to know how he will do in seminary. "Be without fear. I am

close to you everywhere and at all times."

Ivan asks if the people in his village are pious. "Your village has

become the most fervent parish in Hercegovina. A large number of

people distinguish themselves through their piety and their faith."

End of August

The visionaries asked which is the best form of fasting. "A fast on

bread and water." "I am the Queen of Peace."

September to December 1981