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Book „Do not break the crushed reed: Life with God-given difficulties” launched in Medjugorje

On Saturday, June 17, after the evening prayer programme, as a part of the 6th International pilgrimage for persons with disabilities, there was a presentation of the book “Do not break the crushed reed: Life with God-given difficulties”, authors Fr. Goran Azinović, OFM and Fr. Zvonko Benković, OFM. (photos)

Objavljeno: 18.06.2017.

Participants talk about the International Pilgrimage for Persons with Disabilities

At the 6th International Pilgrimage for Persons with Disabilities, held in Medjugorje in these days that finished on June 18, Sr. Marija Klara Klarić from the Merciful Sisters of St. Cross from Djakovo. Sr. Marija Klara, accompanies persons with disabilities along with Sr. Rastislava, and she has been coming to Medjugorje for the last nine years.

Objavljeno: 17.06.2017.

Sacrament of Holy Confirmation in Medjugorje

66 young boys and girls, students of the eight grade, 39 girls and 27 boys, received the sacrament of the Holy Confirmation on Thursday, June 15, 2017. Mons. Dr. Ratko Peric, bishop of Mostar – Duvno Diocese, was the main celebrant of the Holy Mass at 10 am in the parish church of St. James. (photos)

Objavljeno: 16.06.2017.

The 6th International Pilgrimage for Persons with Disabilities began in Medjugorje

The 6th International Pilgrimage for Persons with Disabilities began in Medjugorje on Thursday, June 15, 2017 by the gathering and the evening prayer programme held at the White Dome of St. James' church. Fr. Slavko Soldo led the prayer of the Rosary, while Fr. Ante Vuckovic, celebrated the solemn Holy Mass, with 41 priests concelebrating. (photos)

Objavljeno: 16.06.2017.

Feast of Corpus Christi – Procession

Fr. Ante Vuckovic, with 41 priests concelebrating, celebrated the solemn Holy Mass on the Feast of Corpus Christi. Fr. Slavko Soldo led the prayer of the Rosary. As in the previous years, the procession with the Blessed Sacrament followed on the streets of Medjugorje with many priests, religious and nuns, parishioners and pilgrims.  (photos)

Objavljeno: 16.06.2017.

Cardinal Ernest Simoni at the evening Holy Mass in Medjugorje

Fr. Marinko Sakota had opportunity to welcome one truly special guest at the end of Holy Mass on Tuesday, June 13, celebrated by Fr. Iko Skoko with 24 priests concelebrating. This was Cardinal Ernest Simoni from Albania, who suffered great deal during the time of the communist regime in Albania.

Objavljeno: 14.06.2017.

The 6th International Pilgrimage for Persons with Disabilities

 „That your love may increase ever more (Phil 1, 9) „In Our Lady’s School“

The 6th International Pilgrimage for Persons with Disabilities will be held in Medjugorje from June 15 – 18, 2017. Gathering and accommodation of pilgrims in homes of the parishioners shall take place on Thursday, June 15.

Objavljeno: 11.06.2017.

International Seminars and Pilgrimages to Medjugorje

The 6th International Pilgrimage for Persons with Disabilities will be held from June 15-18 in Medjugorje. More than 1800 persons registered for this Pilgrimage. We know that parishioners are providing the accommodation for free, during this pilgrimage, which is really beautiful gesture. We are inviting again all parishioners who are available to receive pilgrims, to sign up in Information Office, as soon as they can.

Objavljeno: 06.06.2017.

Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity in Medjugorje

Next Sunday, June 11, we will celebrate the feast of the Most Holy Trinity. Holy Masses in the parish church are at 7, 8, 9.30, 11 am and 7 pm. Holy Masses in local churches in hamlets Vionica and Miletina will be at 9 am. Holy Mass and blessing of fields will be at 11 am at cemetery of the Most Holy Trinity in Surmanci at 11 am.

Objavljeno: 05.06.2017.

Launching ceremony of book „Do not Break the Crushed Reed: Life with God-given difficulties” in Medjugorje

Launching ceremony of book “Do not Break the Crushed Reed: Life with God-given difficulties”, of authors Fr. Goran Azinovic, OFM and Fr.Zvonko Benkovic, OFM, shall take place on June 17, 2017 at 8.30 pm in the Hall of John Paul II in Medjugorje.

Objavljeno: 05.06.2017.

Pilgrimages to Medjugorje

In the last days of month of May, devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary, groups of pilgrims arrived from Spain, Italy, Belgium, Slovakia, Ukraine, Poland, the United States, Germany, Lebanon, Austria, Ireland, England, Canada, Argentina, Hungary, France, Philippines, Netherlands, Switzerland, Panama, India, Korea and Mexico. (photos)

Objavljeno: 02.06.2017.

Statistics for May, 2017.

Number of Holy Communions:  156 200

Number of priests that concelebrated at Holy Masses: 3503 (113 per day)

Objavljeno: 01.06.2017.

Participants spoke about their experiences at the Seminar for Life

Vedran Vuksan from Croatia came for such seminar for the first time. This is what he told us about his impressions in the programme of radio Mir Medjugorje: „I was drawn to this seminar by the lecturer, Fr. Ante Vuckovic, as I had opportunity to listen to him before, as well as the fact that this is seminar for life, for us who already live our lives, but also for our relationship to the life.

Objavljeno: 28.05.2017.

The 5th Seminar for Life held in Medjugorje

The 5th Seminar for Life was finished on Saturday, May 27 in Medjugorje. This seminar was concluded by the Holy Eucharist that Fr. Ante Vuckovic celebrated at 12 pm. The theme of this year’s seminar was “That your love may increase ever more” (Phil 1, 9) – In Our Lady’s School and there were around 200 participants from Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, Austria, Germany, Belgium, France, England, Ireland, Netherlands, Italy, Lithuania, Latvia, Ukraine, Hunagry and Slovakia.  (photos)

Objavljeno: 27.05.2017.

The International Seminar for Life began in Medjugorje

On Wednesday, May 24, the 5th International Seminar for Life began in Medjugorje that gathered around 200 participants from 15 countries. The theme of this seminar is “That your love may increase ever more” (Phil 1, 9) – In Our Lady’s School, which is at the same time title of all seminars that will be held this year in Medjugorje.

Objavljeno: 25.05.2017.