In the unpublished interview:
Medjugorje notes that the first secret will be a "heavy" regional event
by Michael H. Brown
The seer Mirjana Dragicevic Soldo, of the famous apparition site of Medjugorje in Bosnia-Herzegovina, pointed out in an unpublished interview that the first of the ten secret prophecies given to her by the Virgin Mary is not about a global miracle, but about a "serious "regional one event is involved.
In an interview conducted by a priest the day after a vision in which he saw the first secret, Mirjana, the first clairvoyant to achieve all ten mysteries, said that the first apparition "will be something that [people] will go a long way". adding that people would not rush to the place where the first thing happens because "certainly nobody wants to see disasters, suffering and misfortune. I don't think that kind of thing attracts people. Why would people go to see something like that? It's It's one thing to go see a sign, but another to go see suffering or disaster. For example, who would go to Italy to see Adam's collapse?" He said the first secret need not be preceded and "will speak volumes by itself." He said that the people of Medjugorje "will know immediately that it is related to the mysteries." It will be something, he said, "that everyone, everywhere, will hear immediately."
Although Our Lady has instructed the visionaries not to become obsessed with the mysteries (and in recent years they have flatly refused any further comment, avoiding discussing the mysteries and instead emphasizing the joy with which Our Lady frequently appears) At the same time, he has expressed the need to warn the world, and in certain appearances the seers showed great fear. "[Our Blessed Mother] told me that a lot of prayer is needed before the first mystery is revealed," Mirjana said. "But also, one has to make as many sacrifices as possible, help others within their means, fast, especially now in the face of the first mystery." She explained that we have an obligation to prepare. She not only asks, but also implores everyone to convert, pray, and fast. They have no idea what to expect and so as a mother she is deeply concerned for them. It is not enough to pray. Saying a few quick prayers is not enough to say that she prayed and did her duty. What she wants from us is to pray from the bottom of our soul, to talk to God. That's her message."
While his first secret doesn't seem to involve a global event (more like a big "alert"), there's no doubt that what he heard is sincere. During a vision on October 25, 1985, Mirjana, whose daily apparitions ceased in 1982 (but now continue on certain occasions), said she was shown the first mysterious images projected on slides and that "it moved me the most. That was of course, "because I saw the first secret. If people had seen the first secret as it was shown to me yesterday, surely they would all have been shaken enough to have a new and different look at themselves and everything around them. Now I know things that aren't particularly nice. I think if everyone knew the same things, each of these people would be deeply shaken and see our world in a very different light."
"The manifestation of this mystery, will it be something temporary or will it be something that will last for a long period of time?" asked the priest.
"It will take a while," Mirjana replied in an interview.
"Will its effect be permanent and long-lasting, or will it be transient and temporary?"
"How can I explain this without getting into the mystery?" Mirjana said. "Let me tell you, it won't be good. It won't be nice."
"Will the interval of time between the first and the second secret be long?" they asked him.
"It varies depending on the secret," Mirjana replied. “What I mean is that, for example, the time between the first and the second secret has a certain duration, between the second and the third it has a different duration. For example, and I emphasize, the first secret can happen today and the second tomorrow.
"Perhaps they are of a remarkable character or of a more spiritual nature?
"Sure, sure. It'll be visible; it needs to shake the world up a bit. It'll make the world stop and think."
"Something like a mess?"
"No, it's not going to be that big. That will come later. It will be something that will give the world something to seriously think about, allow it to see that it was really there to see and realize that there is a God, that there is a God.
"And then there will be someone who says, 'This is some kind of natural phenomenon' or something like that." asked the shepherd.
"Maybe some convinced disbelievers will say something like that after the first and second," Mirjana replied in the biggest clues about her secrets yet.
She said that her prophecies contain what Our Lady herself described as"many horrors"and that some of the later mysteries"if reallyuncomfortable." [emphasis added by Mirjana]. The seer said that the apparitions were a preparation. "Like every mother, she cares for her children," Mirjana said of the Blessed Virgin. "She wants us to come well prepared and meet with God the Father She doesn't want us to cry and regret when it's too late God said He always forgives as long as the soul sincerely repents All she asks, all she hopes is that we all repent so we can be forgiven. What follows are these mysteries that are really uncomfortable. I'd be happy if everyone finally understood this. I can't tell you (much more), but by the time you start complying it will be too late."
The seers gave no time or date. Mirjana said that she will reveal the first secret to one of her chosen priests, Father Petar Ljubicic, who conducted the 1985 interview ten days before it took place, and he could reveal it to the public, which would prove that he was part of it. of those mysteries. Hers.
Although it is not always clear from a Croatian translation of the interview in some places which of the first three mysteries the seer is referring to, Mirjana has indicated that there will be three warnings to humanity along with one great sign.Mirjana declined to say whether the event or events of the First Mystery will take place in Medjugorje, but said it would be convincing or witnessed by "everyone who will be here [Medjugorje] or in the places where the secret will be revealed." she revealed."
So it's not clear if the first event will only affect one location or one number, though again it doesn't appear to be global.
The only certainty, Mirjana said, is that the world has turned evil and it takes the first mystery to wake them up. "It will make the world stop and think," Mirjana said in this interview I received while she was writinglast minutewhich has not yet been published in this detail. “There has never been an age like this, never before has God been less honored and respected than now, never before has so few prayed to him. Everything seems more important than God. That's why he cries so much. The number of unbelievers is increasing more and more. Since they are striving for a better life, even for these people God is superfluous and expendable. So me and the world feel sorry for them. They have no idea what to expect. If they could bear it. If they could only glimpse these mysteries, they would convert in time. However, Gospa [Our Lady] gave us the ten secrets of God. You can still convert. Surely God always forgives those who are truly converted."
"Something like a mess?" Ljubicic asked again.
"No," Mirjana replied, "it won't be that big. That comes later. Those first two secrets aren't that strict or rigid. What I mean is, yes, they are strict, but not as strict as the others."
Mirjana, who kept secrets and even minimized them in public appearances (criticizing those who made spectacular prophecies), however said that the mysteries are so great that she sometimes "despaired" to "cry".
“First of all, there must be a lot of prayer,” he emphasized. “Many people ask me to pray for them. That's fine, but some think my prayers are better than theirs. But to God all sincere prayers are good. Still, if I promise to pray, I have to. Especially now, pray for people to convert, especially in light of the mysteries."
Mirjana said that she had to be in Medjugorje when the first secrets were revealed. She said that she doesn't know if many will come to town when the mysteries begin to be revealed, but that there will be conversions.
"I was never really familiar with such serious things," Mirjana said, referring to the mysteries. “I couldn't even believe that Maria could come into this world like this, let alone begin to understand such great mysteries and above all that they would be entrusted to me. She explained everything to us and gave us a perfect power, I mean special. strength, that really prevents us from [telling someone what the secrets are]. Many times I have been in a situation where I am about to reveal a secret, but suddenly something crosses my mind... That's when I sober up and wonder, what am I doing, what's wrong with me? The fact is that we cannot reveal these secrets."
Faced with the first mystery, humanity must work to eliminate greed and disrespect for God, Mirjana warned. Right after her comments, the seer highlighted Sarajevo, where the bitter war was concentrated. She mentioned the sin of swearing using God's name. She said that she did not know if her mysteries were the same as those of the other five seers, except for the third secret of a great sign that was about to appear. It takes a miracle, Mirjana said, for the evil to end. Now it is particularly urgent to convert the young.
"She specifically mentioned the need to pray for someone's soul," the seer said. “There are a lot of people who think, 'I'm fine. I don't need to pray for myself. Nobody knows how good or bad it is. God will judge that."
Mirjana and other seers from Medjugorje (which is not officially sanctioned by the Church) said they would experience at least the first mysteries. (Currently they are 30 years old and the priest Mirjanawill confides in him the secret that she is 50 years old). She said that her secrets are in a substance like the paper that the Virgin gave her. "Actually, this is not paper, but an unusual material," said Mirjana. “She gave me instructions on how to deal with it and what to do about it. She also told me that she should choose a priest [who will receive the paper] because the day comes when I have to deliver this paper to the priest on time. I'll have to give it to him ten days in advance so he has time to prepare too. She will grant you the grace to see the first secret. You see, if someone else saw this paper, she would see something very different about it, but she will receive your grace, which will allow her to read the first secret. Once she learns the first secret, she will have to make its contents public (if she knows it after prayer and fasting) and then she can do what she sees fit”.
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FAQs
What was the first Medjugorje message? ›
Thursday, June 25, 1981
The date of the first apparition for the group of six visionaries, who see Our Lady nearby on the hill: Our Lady says: "Praised be Jesus!"
Latest Medjugorje Message, January 25, 2023
“Dear children! Pray with me for peace, because Satan wants war and hatred in hearts and peoples. Therefore, pray and sacrifice your days by fasting and penance, that God may give you peace. The future is at a crossroads, because modern man does not want God.
I am with you and intercede for you before my Son Jesus, that He may give you a strong faith and hope in a better future, which I desire to build up with you. You be courageous and do not be afraid, because God is with you. Thank you for having responded to my call. ”
What does Pope Francis say about Medjugorje? ›Asked by journalists about the alleged appearance of the Virgin Mary at Medjugorje, Pope Francis said the original apparitions more than three decades ago deserve further study, but voiced doubt in the supposed ongoing visions.
What is the first apparition message? ›First Apparition: The Severed Head
After calling Macbeth's name three times, the first apparition warns him to 'beware Macduff; / Beware the thane of Fife…' before asking to be dismissed and disappearing.
What is the Story of Medjugorje? In June 1981, the Blessed Virgin Mary, appeared to six children in a small mountain village in Bosnia-Hercegovina named Medjugorje. Identified as the Queen of Peace, she came on a mission of Peace with a message for the world. “I have come to tell the world that God exists.
What was Mary's last word? ›There are no accidents—only deeper calls to faith. Not at Mary's death bed, But her last recorded words in the Gospels: “Do whatever he tells you.”
What is the Medjugorje message for May 25 2022? ›May 25, 2022 – Our Lady of Medjugorje monthly message for the world. “Dear children! I am looking at you and thanking God for each of you because He permits me to still be with you, to encourage you to holiness. Little children, peace is disturbed and Satan wants peacelessness.
What does the Catholic Church say about Medjugorje? ›Eleven members determined that the events at Medjugorje were Non constat de supernaturalitate (i.e., apparitions are neither approved nor condemned, but further study is needed to determine whether a supernatural character is present). The bishop duly informed the Bishops' Conference and the Holy See.
When was the last apparition at Medjugorje? ›| Our Lady of Medjugorje | |
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| Location | Medjugorje, Bosnia and Herzegovina and a number of other locations |
| Date | 24 June 1981 – ongoing |
| Witness | Ivan Dragičević Ivanka Ivanković Jakov Čolo Marija Pavlović Mirjana Dragičević Vicka Ivanković |
| Type | Marian apparition |
Is Our Lady still appearing at Medjugorje? ›
Does Our Blessed Mother Still Appear in Medjugorje? Yes. Vicka, Ivan, and Marija continue to receive daily apparitions. Mirjana receives apparitions on March 18 each year.
Is the Virgin Mary appearing in Medjugorje book? ›...
Product information.
| Publisher | Word Among Us Press; First Edition (January 1, 1984) |
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| ISBN-13 | 978-0932085009 |
| Item Weight | 10.6 ounces |
The name Međugorje literally means "between mountains". At an altitude of 200 m (660 ft) above sea level it has a mild Mediterranean climate. The town consists of an ethnically homogeneous Croat population of 2,306.
What is Mary's main message in her apparition? ›During the apparitions, Mary told the children to pray the Rosary each day to bring peace to the world and to bring an end to the war. She asks them to pray for the conversion of Russia, to do penance and that God wanted the world to have a devotion to Her Immaculate Heart.
What did Mary tell the children in Medjugorje? ›Her words are sadly premonitory: “The world can only be saved through Peace, but the whole world will have peace only if it finds God… Reconcile yourselves, be brothers …”.
What prophecy is revealed by the first apparition? ›The First Apparition: "Beware Macduff; Beware the Thane of Fife." The Second Apparition: "none of women born Shall harm Macbeth."
What does the first apparition look like? ›The first apparition is the disembodied head of a warrior who seems to warn Macbeth of a bloody revenge at the hands of Macduff.
What do the three apparitions symbolize? ›After the ghost of Banquo haunts him, Macbeth consults the weird sisters. They show him three apparitions in Act IV, scene i: a severed head, a bloody child, and a royal child holding a tree. These three apparitions can represent Macbeth, Malcolm, and Macbeth's naiveté.
What is the Blue Cross in Medjugorje? ›Until today, the site's name remains a "Blue Cross," which is a location of the apparition of Gospa to Ivan during the prayer meetings of the visionary's prayer group. They meet regularly, ever since July 4th, 1982. Apparition Hill, Podbrdo, is one of three focal points in Medjugorje every pilgrim visits.
What is the Our Lady of Medjugorje prayer? ›I love you infinitely and desire you to protect me. From the depth of my heart I pray you, Mother of goodness. Let me gain heaven by means of it. I pray you, by your infinite love, to give me the grace, so that I may love every man, as you have loved Jesus Christ.
What are the 5 stones of Medjugorje? ›
Although they are sometimes given in different order, the five stones of Medjugorje identified by Fr. Jozo are Prayer, Fasting, the Mass, the Bible and Confession.
What was the 3rd last word of Jesus on the cross? ›3. Woman, behold, thy son!
What did Jesus say to Mary when he was on the cross? ›Jesus teaches his disciples to be in constant prayer. Mary, the other women, and the beloved disciple are doing what their Master teaches. Jesus Himself is praying. As we already know, when Jesus says on the cross “My God, my God why have you deserted me?” (Mt 27:46), it corresponds to Psalm 22:1.
What happened to Mary the mother of Jesus after he was crucified? ›She ascended into heaven
The early centuries of the Christian tradition were silent on the death of Mary. But by the seventh and eighth centuries, the belief in the bodily ascension of Mary into heaven, had taken a firm hold in both the Western and Eastern Churches.
Medjugorje Message, June 25, 2022
Return to God and prayer that the Holy Spirit may work in you and through you. Little children, I am with you also in these days when Satan is fighting for war and hatred. Division is strong and evil is at work in man as never before. Thank you for having responded to my call. ”
The tradition of dedicating the month of May to Mary, came about in the 13th century. Some say because it was created to replace various pagan cults. The actual reason is the fact that this month is the time when spring is at the height of its beauty. Spring is also connected with nature renewing itself.
Why is May called Mary's month? ›Here's a brief explanation. For centuries, the Catholic Church has set aside the entire month of Mary to honor Mary, Mother of God. Not just a day in May, mind you, but the entire month. The custom spans both centuries and cultures, with roots going back as far as the Ancient Greeks.
Who is the missing priest in Medjugorje? ›Jozo Zovko, OFM (born 19 March 1941) is a Herzegovinian Croat Franciscan priest, most notable for being a parish priest in Medjugorje during the alleged apparitions of Mary in 1981. He was very active in the promotion of apparitions around the world.
What does Our Lady of Medjugorje say about fasting? ›Fasting in Medjugorje begins in the morning and lasts until the day after, for all 24 hours. Such particular Marian fasting, according to the words of Mary herself, aims to drive wars away. In fact, fasting purifies the evil's body and spirit, helping people to discover their hearts and purify it.
How many times did Mary appear in Medjugorje? ›The Virgin Mary appears to Mirjana Soldo, every March 18. Jakov Colo receives an apparition on December 25 each year and Ivanka Ivankovic receives an apparition of the Virgin Mary on June 25 each year.
What country is Medjugorje in now? ›
Medjugorje, just southwest of Mostar in modern day Bosnia and Herzegovina, was a quiet Yugoslav town when, in 1981, the Virgin Mary allegedly appeared to six local children.
When was the Medjugorje miracle? ›Between June 24 and June 26, 1981, first two, then six children (now adults) from the Bosnian village of Medjugorje, not far from the city of Mostar, reported seeing, first an effulgence of bright light, then a vision of the Virgin Mary.
Has the Virgin Mary appeared in Africa? ›There is only one Vatican-approved Marian apparition that took place on the African continent: Our Lady of Kibeho. From 1981 to 1989, there were reports of Marian apparitions in Kibeho, Rwanda.
Where is Mary's remains? ›In the Kidron Valley, at the foot of the Mount of Olives, near the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations, lies Mary's Tomb.
Are the Medjugorje seers rich? ›Medjugorje has grown wealthy and it is no coincidence that so have the seers. Some own executive houses with immaculate gardens, double garages and security gates, and one has a tennis court.
What is the most famous apparition of Mary? ›Our Lady of Lourdes
A 14-year-old shepherd girl named Bernadette Soubirous reported seeing Mary appear to her while she was out gathering firewood in the countryside. Mary identified herself as "the Immaculate Conception" and told Bernadette of the location of a spring, promising miraculous healings from its waters.
Athanasius of Alexandria (d. 393) declared Mary Aeiparthenos, "ever-virgin", and the liturgy of James the brother of Jesus likewise required a declaration of Mary as ever-virgin.
Why should I go to Medjugorje? ›Medjugorje, in Bosnia and Herzegovina, is the most sacred place in the region. For nearly 40 years it is a place where pilgrims from all over the world gather to pray and to celebrate God and Virgin Mary. It is a great place to visit if you are interested in religious tourism.
Why is Medjugorje holy? ›4 – The town became famous in the whole world when on 24th June 1981 six young people claimed to have seen the Blessed Virgin Mary. 5 – Since the first apparition of Our Lady of Medjugorje, the Virgin Mary has continued to appear daily for 40 years.
What does Mary's virginity symbolize? ›From the second century onwards, Christians saw virginity as an ideal, an alternative to marriage and children. Mary was seen to exemplify this choice, along with Jesus and the apostle Paul.
What is the 3rd secret of Fatima? ›
The third secret was a vision of the persecution of Christians and, in particular, the attack on 'a Bishop dressed in white'. The prophecy is interpreted as a vision of the assassination attempt on Pope John Paul II in Saint Peter's Square in 1981, which took place on the feast day of Fatima, 13th May.
What is the ultimate virtue of Mary that struck you the most? ›Purity – The state of being free from sin; oneness of heart and mind in seeking God. How Mary demonstrated divine purity: Everything in Mary was of God. Her mind and heart were pure. She lived her life with unity of purpose, seeking only to love and honor Him with her whole heart, mind, and soul (see Deuteronomy 6:5).
How many secrets did Mary reveal to the children? ›According to Lucia, around noon on 13 July 1917, the Virgin Mary entrusted the children with three secrets.
When was the first apparition in Medjugorje? ›The commission's work ended on 17 January 2014 with a favorable opinion on the recognition of the supernatural nature of the first Apparitions, which took place between 24 June and 3 July 1981.
Does the Virgin Mary still appear in Medjugorje? ›Does Our Blessed Mother Still Appear in Medjugorje? Yes. Vicka, Ivan, and Marija continue to receive daily apparitions. Mirjana receives apparitions on March 18 each year.
Why is Medjugorje a sacred place? ›The pilgrimage site in Medjugorje is dedicated to Our Lady of Medjugorje. The story of Our Lady of Medjugorje began on 24th of June 1981 when six local children allegedly saw Virgin Mary while walking on a hill that rises above the village. After that day, they began to have daily apparitions.
What was Mary's last words? ›There are no accidents—only deeper calls to faith. Not at Mary's death bed, But her last recorded words in the Gospels: “Do whatever he tells you.”
What is Medjugorje prayer? ›I love you infinitely and desire you to protect me. From the depth of my heart I pray you, Mother of goodness. Let me gain heaven by means of it. I pray you, by your infinite love, to give me the grace, so that I may love every man, as you have loved Jesus Christ.
What is the message of the Visitation of Mary? ›The theme of the Visitation feast centers on Mary responding to the prompting of the Holy Spirit to set out on a mission of charity. This is reflected in the opening prayer and the prayer over the gifts and in the canticle antiphons for Morning Prayer and Evening Prayer.