The purported apparitions originally began on June 24, 1981, when six children in Medjugorje, a town in what is now Bosnia and Herzegovina, began to experience phenomena that they have claimed to be apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary.Īccording to the alleged visionaries, the apparitions conveyed a message of peace for the world, a call to conversion, prayer, and fasting, as well as certain secrets surrounding events to be fulfilled in the future. The alleged Marian apparitions in Medjugorje have been a source of controversy and conversion since their beginning, with many flocking to the city for pilgrimage and prayer, and some claiming to have experienced miracles at the site, while many others claim the visions are not credible. Instead, Jesus wants to pull us out, so He says, ‘Come.’ The way out is via relationship, in looking up to the One who truly loves us,” the pope explained. It sounds easy, but in dark moments it becomes natural to close-in on ourselves. “Jesus tells us, ‘Come to Ne and learn from Mze.’ This is an invitation to move, not to stand still, frozen and afraid before life, and to rely on Him. Pope Francis said that the Lord knows “how difficult life can be and that there are many things that strain our hearts: many disappointments, various wounds from the past, burdens that we carry and injustices we bear, many uncertainties and worries.” The theme of this year’s festival is inspired by Christ’s words in the Gospel of Matthew: “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” The Medjugorje Youth Festival, also known as “Mladifest,” is focused on prayer and includes daily Mass, Eucharistic adoration and a candlelight procession. “At this moment, in the heart of summer, the Lord invites you to take a vacation with Him in the most special place there is-your heart,” the pope said in the message that he signed on July 16, the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. She, who knows her Son, will help you to imitate him in your relationship with God the Father, in compassion for your neighbor, and in the awareness of what we are called to be, children of God.”Īrchbishop Aldo Cavalli, the papal envoy in Medjugorje, read aloud the pope’s message on the second day of the 33rd Medjugorje Youth Festival that took place in Bosnia and Herzegovina from August 1 to 6. He added: “Entrust yourselves to the Stella Maris, a sign of hope on the rough seas, who guides us toward the harbor of peace. Follow the example of Mary, his and our Mother, who will lead you to Him,” Pope Francis said. He is the only Lord who offers true refreshment and true peace. Go to Him with all that you are carrying within your heart. In a message to the Medjugorje Youth Festival published by the Vatican on August 2, the pope said that “it takes courage” to live like Christ.
Tee off at the 5 most challenging golf courses only located a few minutes away from the resort.VATICAN-Pope Francis has urged the thousands of young people gathered at Medjugorje to follow the example of the Blessed Virgin Mary, who leads us closer to Christ. Introductory scuba lesson in the swimming pool.
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