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Friday, August 3, Programme of the International Prayer Encounter

The central event of the International Prayer Encounter also this day was Holy Mass, celebrated by Fr. Marinko Sakota, Medjugorje parish priest, with 570 priests concelebrating.(photos)

Objavljeno: 04.08.2018.

Homily, Youth Festival, Friday, August 2, 2018

“Jesus came to his native place and taught the people in their synagogue. They were astonished and said, Where did this man get such wisdom and mighty deeds? Is he not the carpenter’s son? Is not his mother named Mary and his brothers James, Joseph, Simon and Judas? Are not his sisters all with us? Where did this man get all this?

Objavljeno: 04.08.2018.

The greatest jump of Blanka Vlasic – HER CONVERSION

The world championship in high jumps, Croatian athlete Blanka Vlasic, spoke on August 2, and shared her testimony with the Youth Festival participants in Medjugorje. She spoke about her life, her career and the moment of her conversion, faith in God and how much He means to her.

Objavljeno: 03.08.2018.

Homily, Fr. Ante Vuckovic, Medjugorje, August 2, 2018, Youth Festival

„ Look to God that you may be radiant with joy and your faces may not blush for shame“. David’s Psalm 34

How unusual it is that in one small sentence from the ancient David’s psalm it is so tightly put who God is what He is doing.

Objavljeno: 03.08.2018.

The programme of the 29th International Prayer Encounter for the Youth, August 2, Thursday

On Thursday, August 2, the young people were already up at 6 am to pray joyful mysteries on Apparition Hill. The programme of the Festival continued at 9 am at the White Dome with the morning prayer of Fr. Marinko Sakota, the coordinator of the Festival, and continued with the catechesis given by Fr. Ante Vuckovic.  . ...(photos)

Objavljeno: 03.08.2018.

Medjugorje volunteers serving to the youth from the whole world also this year

In order for the Youth Festival to be running in the best way possible, the young volunteers, the members of YouFra Medjugorje are trying to do their best. 150 volunteers, led by their spiritual assistant Fr. Perica Ostojić are there at disposal to the pilgrims.

Objavljeno: 03.08.2018.

The message of Cardinal Schönborn to the youth in Medjugorje

Cardinal Christoph Schönborn, Archbishop of Vienna, send a message to the youth in Medjugorje and said: „Dear young friends in the Lord! Again, you gathered in such a great number for the Youth Festival in Medjugorje. Again, as in the previous years, I wish to send you my warmest greetings, but this year we have a special opportunity to be especially grateful!

Objavljeno: 03.08.2018.

Banner with petitions and Cenacolo performance

Also this year during the International Prayer Encounter for the Youth in Medjugorje, participants are able to write their prayer intentions on the banner 100 meters long, prepared by community Cenacolo members. They are welcome to write their spiritual thoughts, thanksgiving to God and this banner will be presented in the eucharistic prayer on the last day of the Encounter, August 5.

Objavljeno: 02.08.2018.

The 29th Youth Festival opened with the Holy Mass

Medjugorje in these days is all about the youth again, as the 29th International Prayer Encounter of the Youth (Youth Festival) started, this year held with the theme “Living on the Word of God”. The official beginning was on Wednesday, August 1, with the Holy Mass at the White Dome. The priests entered in a solemn procession with the song Hosana, performed by the International Choir and Orchestra. ...(photos)

Objavljeno: 02.08.2018.

Homily of the Apostolic Nuncio to Bosnia Herzegovina, Archbishop Luigi Pezzuto in Medjugorje, August 1, 2018, the Youth Festival

Dear youth and all of you, brothers and sisters gathered here,

We just read two excerpts from the Holy Bible given in today’s liturgical readings. ... (photos)

Objavljeno: 01.08.2018.

Prayer of the Rosary on Apparition Hill on August 2

On Thursday, August 2, the first full day of the Youth Festival, Rosary took place on Apparition Hill from 6 am with all of the youth participating. The morning programme continues from 9 am at the White Dome with prayer, catechesis of Fr. Ante Vuckovic and testimonies.

Objavljeno: 01.08.2018.

Pilgrims cyclists from Virovitica, Vinkovci, Petrinja and Ogulin (Croatia) came for the Youth Festival

On Wednesday, August 1, young people from Virovitica, Vinkovci, Petrinja and Ogulin (Croatia) came for the Youth Festival. They began their journey on July 27 and travelled for 700 kilometres in these days. The first thing they did upon their arrival was a prayer before the Statue of Our Lady outside St. James’ church. ...(photos)

Objavljeno: 01.08.2018.

Statistics for July, 2018.

Number of Holy Communions:  155 000

Number of priests that concelebrated at Holy Masses: 5686   (183 per day)

Objavljeno: 01.08.2018.

THE 29th YOUTH FESTIVAL TO START TOMORROW

The 29th International Prayer Encounter for the Youth is to start tomorrow and will finish on August 6, with the theme: “To Live on the Word of God”. A huge number of the youth from all over the world are expected to come and the final preparations are about to be completed. The International Choir and Orchestra is also ready, and their 100 members will be accompanying the whole programme.

Objavljeno: 31.07.2018.

THE 29TH YOUTH FESTIVAL MLADIFEST

 

Medjugorje, August 1st – August 6th, 2018

ENGLISH

Living on the Word of God

“Then he opened their minds to understand the scriptures”

(Lk 24:45)

 

 

WEDNESDAY, 1. 8. 2018

 

18.00 Rosary

19.00 SOLEMN OPENING OF THE FESTIVAL

Holy Mass

21.00 – 22.00 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

 

Objavljeno: 30.07.2018.