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1981

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1981 TABLA

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 stay 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.

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 1, 1981

The visionaries ask if there will be a Mass on Mt. Krizevac. "Yes, my

angels."

Jakov asks if a trap is being set around the church. "There's nothing

at all. Have the people pray and remain in church as long as

possible."

Ivan prayed with Our Lady so that Jesus would help him in his

vocation. Our Lady said: "Go in the peace of God. Do not be afraid. I

am close to you and I will watch over you."

September 2, 1981

Vicka asked about a young person who hanged himself. "Satan took hold

of him. This young man should not have done that. The Devil tries to

reign over the people. He takes everything into his hands, but the

force of God is more powerful, and God will conquer."

Ivan wants to know how his friends and he will do in seminary. "You

are, and you will always be my children. You have followed the path of

Jesus. No one will stop you from propagating the faith in Jesus. One

must believe strongly."

September 3, 1981

Jakov asked when the sign would be announced. "Again, a little

patience."

September 4, 1981

Ivanka and Marija are concerned that they will not have enough time to

pray because they are only home on Saturdays and Sundays and far away

at school during the week. (Marija stays in Mostar with relatives.)

"It is enough for you to pray. Come here on Saturdays and Sundays. I

will appear to all of you."

Ivan asks when Our Lady will leave the sign. "The sign will be given

at the end of the apparitions."

Ivan inquires when that will be. "You are impatient, my angels. Go in

the peace of God."

September 5, 1981

"Praise be Jesus and Mary. Go in the peace of God, my angel. May the

blessing of God accompany you. Amen. Good-bye."

September 6, 1981

"Pray especially on Sunday, so that the great sign, the gift of God

may come. Pray with fervor and constancy so that God may have mercy on

His great children. Go in peace, my angel. May the blessing of God

accompany you. Amen. Good-bye."

September 7, 1981

"Be converted all of you who are still there. The sign will come when

you will be converted."

September 8, 1981 Feast of the Nativity Of The Virgin

"I ask only to pray with fervor. Prayer must become a part of your

daily life to permit the true faith to take root."

Jakov wishes Our lady a happy birthday. "For me it is a beautiful day.

With respect to you, persevere in the faith and in prayer. Do not be

afraid. Remain in joy. It is my desire. Let joy appear on your faces.

I will continue to protect Father Jozo."

September 10, 1981

Ivan reports that after praying beautiful prayers with a feeling from

the heart filled with love and joy Our Lady says: "Go in the peace of

God, my angel. Amen. Good-bye."

September 13, 1981

The Virgin came near the image of Jesus after some seminary students

came from confession. "This is your Father*, my angel. Go in the peace

of God, my angels."

* Many known mystics referred, of course, to Jesus as our Brother but

in some rare occasions also as our Father. This is theologically

right, if unusual..

September 14, 1981

Our Lady told Vicka: "Stay here so that Jakov will not be alone.

Persevere, both of you, with patience. You will be rewarded."

September 15, 1981

"If the people are not converted very soon, bad things will happen to

them."

September 16, 1981

"The militia will not stay here a long time. I will leave the sign. Be

patient still. Don't pray for yourselves. You have been rewarded. Pray

for others."

September 17, 1981

Concerning someone ill. "He will die very soon."

To the visionaries: "Persevere and you will be rewarded."

September 20, 1981

To Vicka and Jakov: "Do not be lax in your prayers. I ask both of you

to fast for a week on bread and water."

September 30, 1981

To Vicka and Jakov: "Don't ask useless questions dictated by

curiosity. The most important thing is to pray, my angels."

October 1, 1981

Are all religions the same? "Members of all faiths are equal before

God. God rules over each faith just like a sovereign over his kingdom.

In the world, all religions are not the same because all people have

not complied with the commandments of God. They reject and disparage

them."

Are all churches the same? "In some, the strength of prayer to God is

greater, in others, smaller. That depends on the priests who motivate

others to pray. It depends also on the power which they have."

Why do You appear to us so often and to others who do not follow God's

path?* "I appear to you often and in every place. To others, I appear

from time to time briefly. They do not yet follow the way of God

completely. They are not aware of the gift which He has made them.

That, no one deserves. with time, they also will come to follow the

right way."

* This must be about other apparitions in Hercegovina.

October 6, 1981

"The evening Mass must be kept permanently. The Mass of the sick must

be celebrated on a specific day, at a time which is most convenient.

Father Tomislav must begin with the prayer group. It is very

necessary. Have Father Tomislav pray with fervor."

October 7, 1981

In answer to the question whether there are other intermediaries,

besides Jesus, between God and Man? "There is only one mediator

between God and man, and it is Jesus Christ."

In answer to Father Tomislav regarding founding a community like that

of Saint Francis of Assisi: "God has chosen Saint Francis as His

elected one. It would be good to imitate his life. In the meantime, we

must realize what God orders us to do."

October 8, 1981

Our Lady has scolded Marija about missing Mass and staying with her

friends. "You would have done better to attend Mass rather than to

satisfy human curiosity."

October 10, 1981

"It is up to you to pray and to persevere. I have made promises to

you; also be without anxiety. Faith will not know how to be alive

without prayer. Pray more."

October 11, 1981

The visionaries ask about an old man who disappeared. "Tomo Lovic is

dead."

October 12, 1981

Where is Paradise and the Kingdom of God? "In Heaven."

Our Lady is asked if she is the Mother of God and if She went to

heaven before or after Her death. "I am the Mother of God and the

Queen of Peace. I went to Heaven before death."

When will the sign be left? "I will not yet leave the sign. I shall

continue to appear. Father Jozo sends you greetings. He is

experiencing difficulties, but he will resist, because he knows why he

is suffering."

October 17, 1981

On the sign: "It is mine to realize the promise. With respect to the

faithful, have them pray and believe firmly."

October 19, 1981

"Pray for Father Jozo and fast tomorrow on bread and water. The you

will fast for a whole week on bread and water. Pray, my angels. Now I

will show you Father Jozo.

She shows them a vision of Father Jozo in prison and tells them not to

fear for him because everything will work out fine.

On Marinko, the man who protected the visionaries: "There are a few

similar faithful. He's made a sufficient number of sacrifices for

Jozo. He underwent many torments and sufferings."

To Marinko personally: "Continue, and do not let anyone take the faith

away from you."

October 20, 1981

Vicka asked Our Lady to intercede for Father Jozo during his trial and

even to strike someone to stop the trial. Our Lady sings with the

visionaries: "Jesus Christ in Your Name."

After the song was completed, Our Lady said: "Go in the peace of God."

October 21, 1981

Because Vicka is concerned about Fr. Jozo's sentencing and knows that

Our Lady is not motivated by vengeance, she begs Her to intercede that

the people involved be reasonable and impartial. "Jozo looks well and

he greets you warmly. Do not fear for Jozo. He is a saint. I have

already told you. Sentence will not be pronounced this evening. Do not

be afraid, he will not be condemned to a severe punishment. Pray only,

because Jozo asks from you prayer and perseverance. Do not be afraid

because I am with you."

October 22, 1981

"Jozo has been sentenced. Let us go to church to pray."

The visionaries tell Our Lady they are saddened because of Father

Jozo. "You should rejoice!"

The visionaries ask if the whiteness of the cross is a supernatural

phenomenon. "Yes, I confirm it."

Many saw the cross transform itself into a light and then into a

silhouette of Our Lady. "All of these signs are designed to strengthen

your faith until I leave you the visible and permanent sign."

October 25, 1981

The visionaries asked Our Lady about the great light three girls saw

on their way home from Mass. Within the light, they saw fifteen

figures. "It was a supernatural phenomenon. I was among the saints."

October 26, 1981

"Praise be Jesus. You are not to ask me any more questions on the

subject of the sign. Do not be afraid, it will surely appear. I carry

out my promises. As far as you are concerned, pray, persevere in

prayer."

October 28, 1981

The visionaries ask if the Gospa appeared at Krizevac the day before

for thirty minutes. "Yes, didn't you see me?"

Regarding the fire that hundreds of people saw that burned but did not

consume anything. "The fire, seen by the faithful, was of a

supernatural character. It is one of the signs, a forerunner of the

great sign."

October 29, 1981

"You, my angels, be on your guard. There is enough mendacious news

which people are spreading. Of course, I will show you my mercy. Be a

little patient. Pray!"

October 30, 1981

Jakov and Vicka questioned Our Lady about a sealed envelope which an

official showed them wishing to trick them. "Do not respond to

anything. It is a bad trick which they are playing on you. They have

already given so much false news. Do not believe them. Continue to

pray and to suffer! I will make the power of love appear."

The visionaries asked Our Lady when should Christmas Mass be

celebrated. "Have them celebrate it at midnight. Pray! Go in the peace

of God."

To Ivanka: "Pray more. The others are praying and suffering more than

you."

To the visionaries: "Tell the young people not to allow themselves to

be distracted from the true way. Let them remain faithful to their

religion."

October 31, 1981

From Vicka's diary we learn that Mirjana has had daily apparitions in

Sarajevo where she is a student at a professional school. Our Lady

counsels Mirjana as a wise mother would, telling her two times who to

trust, who to distrust, and how to respond to those who rebuke her and

attack God.

Our Lady knows and advised Mirjana to avoid a friend who wants her to

get involved with drugs. Our lady suggested that she answer questions

when that would be helpful and to remain quiet when that would be more

beneficial. Our Lady shared Her joy over the five visionaries being

together and tells them that Father Jozo would not be in prison more

than four years.

Regarding Danny Ljolje, Our Lady said: "There is a lot of deception

and erroneous information."

After showing the visionaries a part of paradise and telling them not

to be afraid, Our lady said: "All those who are faithful to God will

have that."

October, 1981

Concerning the conflict between the Franciscans and the Bishop of

Mostar: "It is going to find a solution. We must have patience and

pray."

Regarding Poland: "There will be great conflicts, but in the end, the

just will take over."

Regarding Russia: "The Russian people will be the people who will

glorify God the most. The West has made civilization progress, but

without God, as if they were their own creators."

November 1, 1981

"Be persevering! Pray! Many people are beginning to convert."

November 2, 1981

The visionaries questioned the Gospa about Her reasons for showing

them paradise some days earlier. "I did that so you could see the

happiness which awaits those who love God."

Jesus then appears to them with injuries covering His body and wearing

a crown of thorns. "Do not be afraid. It is my Son. See how He has

been martyred. In spite of all, He was joyful and He endured all with

patience."

Then Jesus says: "Look at me. How I have been injured and martyred! In

spite of all, I have gained the victory. You also, my angels, be

persevering in your faith and pray so that you may overcome."

November 3, 1981

The song, 'Come, Come to us Lord', was begun by Our Lady and the

visionaries joined in with her. "I am often at Krizevac, at the foot

of the cross, to pray there. Now I pray to my Son to forgive the world

its sins. The world has begun to convert."

November 6, 1981

During this apparition, Our Lady disappears and the visionaries see a

terrifying vision of Hell. Then Our Lady reappears and says: "Do not

be afraid! I have shown you Hell so that you may know the state of

those who are there."

November 8, 1981

Our Lady appears kissing and lovingly embracing a picture of John Paul

II. "He is your father, the spiritual father of all. It is necessary

to pray for him." One account tells of Our Lady picking up the picture

in the room.

The visionaries have a vision of Father Jozo in prison. "Have you seen

how Father Jozo struggles for God?"

November 9, 1981

The militia passes by the room where Our Lady was about to appear. "Do

not be afraid of the militia. Do not provoke anybody. Be polite with

everybody."

November 10, 1981

"Do not give in. Keep your faith. I will accompany you at every step."

November 13, 1981

"Praise be Jesus!"

Our Lady showed the visionaries a beautiful landscape with the Baby

Jesus walking there. The visionaries were not able to recognize Him.

"It is Jesus. On my arrival and when I depart, always sing the song,

'Come, Come to us O Lord'."

November 15, 1981

This apparition was to take place in Fr. Jozo's room but Our Lady

appeared later in the Church and said someone had placed (hidden)

listening devices in the room. She relates: "The world is on the point

of receiving great favors from me and my Son. May the world keep a

strong confidence."

November 16, 1981

"The devil is trying to conquer us. Do not permit him. Keep the faith,

fast, and pray. I will be with you at every step."

Her words to Vicka and Jakov: "Persevere with confidence in prayer and

in faith."

November 22, 1981

The Gospa explains the cross, the heart, and the sun to the

visionaries. "These are the signs of salvation: The cross is a sign of

mercy, just like the heart. The sun is the source of light, which

enlightens us."

Again a shining silhouette takes the place of the cross on Krizevac.

The visionaries asked the Blessed Virgin if it was She. "Why do you

ask me, my angels? Have you not seen me? The world must find salvation

while there is time. Let it pray with fervor. May it have the spirit

of faith."

November 23, 1981

Our Lady was indescribable and beautiful light radiated, flowed,

shined, and sparkled around Her. "The people have begun to convert.

Keep a solid faith. I need your prayers."

November 26, 1981

The visionaries asked the Gospa questions about the sick: "Have strong

faith, pray, and fast and they will be cured. Be confident and rest in

joy. Go in the peace of God. Be patient and pray for the cure. Good-

bye, my dear angels."

November 28, 1981

All but Ivan were present. Vicka relates, "We all felt a profound

peace about and within us. Our Lady looked at us with a beautiful

sweetness."

"Ah, it is so beautiful to see you all together! Go in the peace of

God, my angels. Good-bye."

November 29, 1981

"It is necessary for the world to be saved while there is still time,

for it to pray strongly, and for it to have the spirit of faith."

November 1981

Vicka warns that this message is not just for the visionaries but for

all. "The Devil tries to impose his power on you, but you must remain

strong and persevere in your faith. You must pray and fast. I will

always be close to you."

December 2, 1981

The visionaries asked about a young man who suddenly had a memory loss

and could no longer learn anything: "It is necessary to hospitalize

him."

The visionaries asked more questions. "It is not necessary to ask

questions on every subject."

December 3, 1981

"Pray and persevere through prayer."

December 6, 1981

"Be strong and persevering. My dear angels, go in the peace of God."

December 7, 1981

Our Lady looked at the crowds of people. "The people are converting.

It is true, but not yet all. Pray and persist in prayers."

After an apparition at Jakov's home, the letters "MIR LJUDIMA" (Peace

to the people) were on the wall in gold.

December 8, 1981 Feast of the Immaculate Conception

Our Lady answers questions the visionaries have about their futures.

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

you desire it. You are free. It is up to you to choose. If you are

experiencing difficulties or if you need something, come to me. If you

do not have the strength to fast on bread and water, you can give up a

number of things. It would be a good thing to give up television,

because after seeing some programs, you are distracted and unable to

pray. You can give up alcohol, cigarettes, and other pleasures. You

yourselves know what you have to do."

Our Lady then profoundly kneels down, serious with Her hands extended.

She prays to Jesus: "My beloved Son, I beseech you to be willing to

forgive the world its great sin through which it offends you."

December 9, 1981

While we were praying, Our Lady intervened: "Oh my Son Jesus, forgive

these sins; there are so many of them!"

We stopped and became silent. "Continue to pray, because prayer is the

salvation of the people."

December 11, 1981

Vicka asked the Gospa to look after her parents in Germany "I promise

to protect them. Everything will go well."

December 12, 1981

Our Lady told the visionaries She was happy because they would all be

together during vacation. "Very soon you will all be united. You will

be able to have a beautiful time together."

December 16, 1981

"Kneel down, my children, and pray."

December 18, 1981

Our Lady sings "Jesus Christ in Your Name" and says:

"Come on, sing more joyfully. Why are you so pensive?"

She then began the song, "The Queen of the Holy Rosary", before

leaving.

December 21, 1981

"Be on your guard, my children. Prepare yourselves for difficult days.

All kinds of people will come here."

December 24, 1981

"Celebrate the days which are coming. Rejoice with my Son! Love your

neighbor. May harmony reign among you."

December 25, 1981 Christmas

The visionaries see Baby Jesus. "Love one another, my children. You

are brothers and sisters. Don't argue among yourselves. Give glory to

God, glorify Him and sing, my angels."

December 30, 1981

Our Lady sings "The Queen of the Holy Rosary".

December 31, 1981

Ivan asked the Gospa how to help doubting priests understand the

apparitions. "It is necessary to tell them that from the very

beginning I have been conveying the message of God to the world. It is

a great pity not to believe in it. Faith is a vital element, but one

cannot compel a person t believe. Faith is the foundation from which

everything flows."

Ivan asks Our Lady if it is really She appearing at the foot of the

cross. "Yes, it is true. Almost everyday I am at the foot of the

cross. My Son carried the cross. he has suffered on the cross, and by

it, he saved the world. Everyday I pray to my Son to forgive the sins

of the world."

1981

Vicka says that at the very beginning Our Lady told us: "You may

leave, but let little Jakov stay with me." Vicka then adds that Our

Lady realizes that Jakov is an extraordinary boy.

1982 TABLA

January, 1982

THE APPARITION CHAPEL

In January, the visionaries were moved to a side room to the right of

the Alter of St. James Church. This room was to become famous and

considered by many as sacred ground. Presently, many pilgrims take

great joy in participating at Mass, which is sometimes held in the

"Chapel". Thousands of apparitions took place in the "Chapel" and one

could say that Our Lady dwelled there.

January 11, 1982

"I invite you very specially to participate at Mass. Wait for me at

church, that is the agreeable place."

January 14, 1982

Today, toward the end of the apparition, two of the visionaries were

reprimanded by Our Lady. The other visionaries could not hear this

correction for their behavior but Our Lady's expression gave them an

indication what it was about. Those reprimanded later said that Our

Lady was kind and respectful to them.

January, 18, 1982

Concerning a sick person with heart problems: "There is little hope

for her. I will pray for her."

January 20, 1982

The visionaries want to know if they should meet with children from

Izbicno who are also visionaries. They tell the Blessed Virgin that

the Izbicno children said She told them about this meeting. "It is not

necessary for you to meet them."

The officials want to transfer Father Tomislav. "If it is God's design

that he (Father Tomislav depart as has been the case with Father Jozo,

have him abandon himself to the will of God. He must think very much

and you must pray for him."

January 21, 1982

Again the visionaries ask about the sign. "The sign will appear at the

desired time."

Our Lady is asked why apparitions occur at different places in

Hercegovina. "My children, don't you see that the faith begins to

extinguish itself and that it is necessary to awaken the faith among

men?"

The visionaries want to know how they can get peace to witness among

the priests. "Fast and pray!"

January 22, 1982

Concerning apparitions at Izbicno. "They are coming from God."

Izbicno is 60 kilo meters from Medjugorje. Eighteen people, mostly

females, said they are having apparitions between 1982-1983.

February 2, 1982

Our Lady was asked when She would like the Feast of The Queen of Peace

to be celebrated. She smiled and said: "I would prefer that it take

place June 25th. The faithful have come for the first time on that

day, on the hill."

February 8, 1982

The visionaries asked about an emotionally sick person. "He must pray.

I will help him within the limitation of my power."

To some Slovenes who were praying during the apparition: "Persevere in

prayer."

February 9, 1982

"Pray for the sick. Believe firmly. I will come to help, according to

that which is within my power. I will ask my Son, Jesus, to help them.

The most important thing, in the meantime, is a strong faith. Numerous

sick persons think that is sufficient to come here in order to be

quickly healed. Some of them do not even believe in God and even less

in the apparitions, and then they ask help from the Gospa!"

February 10, 1982

Jakov and Vicka ask Our Lady many questions and She answers them. They

relate that Our Lady loves the Creed and prefers it to other prayers.

They say they have never seen Her happier than during this prayer. Our

Lady's message: "Pray, pray! It is necessary to believe firmly, to go

to confession regularly, and likewise to receive Holy Communion. It is

the only salvation."

February 11, 1982

"Pray my angels, persevere! Do not let the enemy take possession of

you in anything. Be courageous. Go in the peace of God, my angels.

Good-bye."

February 12, 1982

"Be more calm, more poised. Do not take sides with other children. Be

agreeable, well mannered, and pious!"

The visionaries relate that Our Lady prays with Her hands folded and

when She speaks, She spreads them and raises them toward Heaven.

February 13, 1982

For seminarians attending the apparition: "Through prayer, one obtains

everything."

February 14, 1982

The visionaries are happy because four of them are together. "Be

together like brothers and sisters, Do not argue. Satan exists! He

seeks only to destroy. With regard to you, pray and persevere in

prayer. No one will be able to do anything against you."

February 16, 1982

"Satan only says what he wants. He interferes in everything. You, my

angels, be ready to endure everything. Here, many things will take

place. Do not allow yourselves to be surprised by him."

February 19, 1982

Vicka's diary states that the visionaries ask Our Lady if they could

pray the Hail Mary and She says yes. Our Lady smiled as they prayed

but did not pray with them. Vicka writes that seeing Our Lady, Her

beauty, is indescribable and she would do whatever She asks. "Listen

attentively at Holy Mass. Be well mannered. Do not chat during Holy

Mass."

February, 21, 1982

"Be together, do not argue, and do not be disorderly. My angels, I

will make you attentive. I will guide you on a sure way."

February 23, 1982

The visionaries ask if someone is alive. "Do not ask me any more

questions! I know what there is in every sick person or what there is

within my power to help him. I will pray to my Son to put out His

mercy on each one."

February 25, 1982

"Be persevering and courageous. Do not fear anything. Pray and do not

pay attention to others."

Concerning Father Jozo: "Do not fear for him."

February 28, 1982

"Thank Tomislav very much for he is guiding you very well. Go in the

peace of God, my angels!"

March 1, 1982

"All of you, be happy and may my blessing accompany you at each step."

In response to the Yugoslavian authorities' demand that the prayer

meetings for the young people end: "It is better to temporarily

suspend prayer meetings and those of meditation because of the

authorities. Take them up later, when it will be possible."

March 2, 1982

Smiling at two large pictures of the Pope brought by a woman from

Osijek, Our Lady said: "He is your father, my angels."

Our Lady began the Lord's Prayer, and on leaving said: "Open the door

well, follow the mass well! Go in the peace of God, my angels! If you

suffer for a just cause, blessings will be still more abundant for

you."

March 4, 1982

Regarding a woman who had no children: "Let her believe firmly. God,

who comes to help everyone, will likewise help her. Be patient, my

angels, do not be afraid of anything. I am at your side and guard you.

If you have any problems, whatever it be, call me. I will come

immediately and help you in advising you on best resolving the

difficulty. Go in peace, my angles. Good-bye."

March 7, 1982

Regarding Ivan at the Seminary at Visoko: "He prays well; he is

obedient. He follows my instructions."

March 8, 1982

Regarding a sixteen year old boy who had disappeared for a week: "He

left because of many troubles. He himself created some of the

problems."

March 9, 1982

Regarding a young man from Hadromilje who disappeared from his home:

"He has serious problems. It is necessary to pray for him very much,

my angels. The people are beginning to be converted. Prayer has been

taken up again in the homes where people had no longer prayed."

Beginning of April

Mirjana asked the Blessed Virgin when she would like to be honored. "I

wish a feast for the Queen of Peace on the 25th of June, the

anniversary of the first apparition."

April 11, 1982 (Easter Sunday)

Concerning the formation of prayer groups: "It is necessary, but not

only here. Communities of prayer are necessary in all parishes."

April 21, 1982

A summary of Our Lady's messages which the visionaries gave to Father

Vlasic: "Be patient! Everything is developing according to God's plan.

His promises will be realized. May one continue to pray, to do

penance, and to be converted."

April 22, 1982

Concerning the luminous signs at the cross on Krizevac: "They are

signs of God and not natural phenomena. 'S' and 'T' are signs of

salvation.

April 24, 1982

Concerning what needs to be done in order to have more cures: "Pray!

Pray and believe firmly. Say the prayers which have already been

requested. (The Lord's Prayer, the Hail Mary, and the Glory Be seven

times each, and the Creed.) Do more penance."

May 2, 1982

"I have come to call the world to conversion for the last time.

Afterwards, I will not appear any more on this earth."

May 6, 1982

Concerning putting the date and description of the sign in a sealed

envelop and putting it in the archives: "No! I have entrusted that

only to you. You will unveil it when I will tell you. Many persons

will not believe you, I know, and you will suffer very much for it.

But you will endure everything and you will finally be the happiest."

May 13, 1982

Concerning the assassination attempt on the life of John Paul II: "His

enemies have wanted to kill him, but I protected him."

Spring 1982

The Pastor at Izbicno has the visionaries ask concerning all of the

signs in Hercegovina and Our Lady's appearing in so many places: "It

is God who gives them. My children, have you not observed that faith

began to extinguish itself? There are many who do not come to church

except through habit. It is necessary to awaken the faith. It is a

gift from God. If it is necessary, I will appear in each home."

To Jakov, crying because he saw Vicka ill: "The cross is necessary

because of the sins of the world."

June 23, 1982

Responses from Our Lady regarding questions asked by Father Tomislav

Vlasic. Vicka asked the Gospa the questions for Father Tomislav. He

reported the answers in the parish chronicle.

1. The most important thing is that you, the visionaries, remain

united. Let peace be among you. Pay very close attention to that. Obey

and do what the priests and your parents tell you. Go often to Holy

Mass and receive Communion. Be very attentive these days. Some

dishonest people will come to you, in numbers, in order to tempt you.

Be careful of your statements. These days I am expecting of you a very

special discipline. Do not move around anywhere, or often, and do not

separate from one another.

2. A number of those who have been very enthusiastic will cool off.

But you, persist and be proud of each of my words. Have the people

pray very much. Have them pray more for salvation and only for

salvation, because it is in prayer. And let the people be converted so

long as it is possible. There are many sins, vexations, curse words,

lies, and other bad things. Let them be converted, go to confession,

and receive Holy Communion.

3. Let them not print books on the apparitions before the anniversary

has passed, because that could have some undesirable consequences.

4. You have asked me to keep good and faithful priests in this parish

who will continue the work. Do not be afraid of anything. This grace

will be given to you. From priests, I do not demand anything other

than prayer with perseverance and preaching. May they be patient and

wait for the promise of God.

Concerning the number of natures of the Holy Spirit:

5. He only has one nature, the Divine nature.

Concerning these apparitions being the last ones on earth:

6. These apparitions are the last in the world.

June 24, 1982

"Thank the people in my name for the prayers, the sacrifices, and the

(acts of) penance. Have them persevere in prayer, fasting, and

conversion and have them wait with patience for the realization of my

promise. Everything is unfolding according to God's plan."

July 12, 1982

Concerning a third world war: "The third world war will not take

place."

July 21, 1982

Concerning Purgatory: "There are many souls in Purgatory. There are

also persons who have been consecrated to God - some priests, some

religious. Pray for their intentions, at least the Lord's Prayer, the

Hail Mary, and the Glory Be seven times each, and the Creed. I

recommend it to you. There is a large number of souls who have been in

purgatory for a long time because no one prays for them."

Concerning Fasting: "The best fast is on bread and water. Through

fasting and prayer, one can stop wars, one can suspend the laws of

nature. Charity cannot replace fasting. Those who are not able to fast

can sometime replace it with prayer, charity, and a confession; but

everyone, except the sick, must fast."

July 24, 1982

"You go to Heaven in full conscience: that which you have now. At the

moment of death, you are conscious of the separation of the body and

soul. It is false to teach people that you are reborn many times and

that you pass to different bodies. One is born only once. The body,

drawn from the earth, decomposes after death. It never comes back to

life again. Man receives a transfigured body."

Regarding a question asked about being bad all ones life and asking

forgiveness: "Whoever has done very much evil during his life can go

straight to Heaven if he confesses, is sorry for what he has done, and

receives Communion at the end of his life."

July 25, 1982

Concerning Hell: "Today many persons go to Hell. God allows His

children to suffer in Hell due to the fact that they have committed

grave, unpardonable sins. Those who are in Hell no longer have a

chance to know a lot better." Other answers from Our Lady state that

people who commit grave sins live in Hell while here on earth and

continue this Hell in eternity. They actually go to Hell because they

chose it in life and at the moment of death."

Concerning cures: "For the cure of the sick, it is important to say

the following prayers: the Creed, and seven times each, The Lord's

Prayer, the Hail Mary, and the Glory Be, and to fast on bread and

water. It is good to impose one's hands on the sick and to pray. It is

good to anoint the sick with Holy oil. All priests do not have the

gift of healing. In order to receive this gift, the priest must pray

with perseverance and believe firmly."

August 6, 1982

The Transfiguration

Concerning Confession: "One must invite people to go to Confession

each month, especially the first Saturday. Here, I have not spoken of

it yet. I have invited people to frequent Confession. I will give you

yet some concrete messages for our time. Be patient because the time

has not yet come. Do what I have told you. They are numerous who do

not observe it. Monthly Confession will be a remedy for the Church in

the West. One must convey this message to the West."

That night, after the apparition, two luminary signs in the form of

rays of light were displayed on the Cross at Krizevac and on the

Church. Ivan and the group of young people had been praying on the

hill of Bijakovici. Before the sign appeared, Our Lady said: "Now I am

going to give you a sign in order to strengthen your faith."

Many members of the prayer group saw this sign.

August 10, 1982

Our Lady told the visionaries that they could give out written

information about certain things.

August 11, 1982

The visionaries were scolded by Our Lady for their conduct during the

evening Mass. No special message was given.

August 15, 1982

Vicka and Ivanka were given a new secret during the seven-minute

apparition. The others could not understand - only that a secret had

been given.

August 16, 1982

Our Lady corrected the speed and quality of the prayers of those in

Church as well as the visionaries.

During the apparition, Mirjana reports that she sees heavenly persons,

such as Jesus, Mary, and the angels, in three dimensions (as another

human person would have seen), and earthly people in two dimensions

(as in a picture or photograph). She saw father Jozo or Ivan, who have

been imprisoned because of their faith, as if in a motion picture and

two dimensional.

August 18, 1982

Concerning the sick, Mirjana reports: "Have them believe and pray; I

cannot help him who does not pray and does not sacrifice. The sick,

just like those who are in good health, must pray and fast for the

sick. The more you believe firmly, the more you pray and fast for the

same intention, the greater is the grace and the mercy of God."

Concerning a planned marriage between a Catholic and an Orthodox: "In

my eyes and in the sight of God, everything is equal. But for you, it

is not the same thing because you are divided. If it is possible, it

is better if she were not to marry this man because she will suffer

and her children also. She will be able to live and follow only with

difficulty, the way of her faith."

August 29, 1982

Concerning reports that the apparitions have divided the priests in

Hercegovina: "I have not desired your division. On the contrary, I

desire that you be united. Do not ignore the fact that I am the Queen

of Peace. If you desire practical advice: I am the Mother who has come

from the people; I cannot do anything without the help of God. I, too,

must pray like you. It is because of that, that I can only say to you:

Pray, fast, do penance, and help the weak. I am sorry if my preceding

answer was not agreeable to you. Perhaps you do not want to understand

it."

August 31, 1982

"I do not dispose all graces. I receive from God what I obtain through

prayer. God has placed His complete trust in me. I particularly

protect those who have been consecrated to me. The great sign has been

granted. It will appear independently of the conversion of the

people."

September 4, 1982

"Jesus prefers that you address yourselves directly to Him rather than

through an intermediary. In the meantime, if you wish to give

yourselves completely to God and if you wish that I be your protector,

then confide to me all your intentions, your fasts, and your

sacrifices so that I can dispose of them according to the will of

God."

September 26, 1982

Concerning a religious from Rome: "Have her strengthen the faith of

those who have been entrusted to her."

Concerning Father Robert Faricy and Fr. Forrest: "They are on the good

path. Have them persist."

Concerning the Pope: "Have him consider himself the father of all

mankind and not only of Christians. Have him spread untiringly and

with courage the message of peace and love among all mankind."

October 1, 1982

"I am happy because you have begun to prepare the monthly observance

of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. That will be good for the whole

world. Persevere in prayer. It is the true way which leads you toward

my Son."

November 4, 1982

Concerning the vision of Andja, from Mostar, of 13 people coming from

the East and on another occasion, six persons: "It is a true vision.

They were some souls of her close family of Purgatory. It is necessary

to pray for them."

November 6, 1982

Concerning the eighth secret, Mirjana is frightened and prays to Our

Lady for mercy on mankind: "I have prayed; the punishment has been

softened. Repeated prayers and fasting reduce punishments from God,

but it is not possible to avoid entirely the chastisement. Go on the

streets of the city, count those who glorify God and those who offend

Him. God can no longer endure that."

November 8, 1982

Concerning the necessity of writing to the Bishop and priests about

asking the faithful to intensify their prayers or waiting for other

events: "It is better to wait than to precipitate that."

November 15, 1982

Jakov asked Our Lady concerning Vicka's illness and the advisability

of her being admitted to a hospital in Zagreb. He asked because Vicka

would not ask, desiring it to be left to the will of God. "It is

necessary to send Vicka to Zagreb."

December 18, 1982

Concerning responding to the Bishop of Mostar about his article

concerning events in Medjugorje: "Yes, respond!"

December 20, 1982

Concerning the same article, the visionaries wanted to know the

necessity of giving objective information to the faithful in

Hercegovina. "No!"

Should the visionaries only pray with our Lady and the pilgrims ask

their questions only to the priests? "Yes, it is better that the

children pray with me and that the pilgrims ask the priests and look

for solutions with them. Meanwhile, I will continue to answer the

questions which they ask me."

December 25, 1982

This is the information which Mirjana gave to Father Tomislav on

November 5, 1983. He conveyed this information to the Pope on December

16, 1983. Father Vlasic's letter was published in "Is the Virgin Mary

appearing at Medjugorje?" (Paris, 1984), with this introduction:

During the apparition of December 25, 1982, according to Mirjana, the

Madonna confided to her the tenth and last secret, and revealed to

her, the dates in which the different secrets will be realized. The

Blessed Virgin revealed to Mirjana some aspects of the future, up to

this point, in greater detail than to the other seers. For this

reason, I am reporting here what Mirjana told me in a conversation of

November 5, 1983. I summarized the essentials of her account, without

literal quotation. Mirjana told me:

Before the visible sign is given to mankind, there will be three

warnings to the world. The warnings will be in the form of events on

earth. Mirjana will be a witness to them. Ten days before one of the

admonitions, Mirjana will notify a priest of her choice. The witness

of Mirjana will be a confirmation of the apparitions and a stimulus

for the conversion of the world.

After the admonitions, the visible sign will appear on the site of the

apparitions in Medjugorje for all the world to see. The sign will be

given as a testimony to the apparitions and in order to call people

back to faith.

The ninth and tenth secrets are serious. They concern chastisement for

the sins of the world. Punishment is inevitable, for we cannot expect

the whole world to be converted. The punishment can be diminished by

prayer and penance, but it cannot be eliminated. Mirjana says that one

of the evils that threatened the world, the one contained in the

seventh secret, has been averted thanks to prayer and fasting. That is

why the Blessed Virgin continues to encourage prayer and fasting: "You

have forgotten that through prayer and fasting you can avert wars and

suspend the laws of nature."

After the first admonition, the others will follow in a rather short

time. Thus, people will have some time for conversion.

That interval will be a period of grace and conversion. After the

visible sign appears, those who are still alive will have little time

for conversion. For that reason, the Blessed Virgin invites us to

urgent conversion and reconciliation.

The invitation to prayer and penance is meant to avert evil and war,

but most of all to save souls.

According to Mirjana, the events predicted by the Blessed Virgin are

near. By virtue of this experience, Mirjana proclaims to the world:

'Convert as quickly as possible. Open your hearts to God.'

In addition to this basic message, Mirjana related an apparition she

has in 1982 which we believe sheds some light on aspects of Church

history. She spoke of an apparition in which Satan appeared to her.

Satan asked Mirjana to renounce the Madonna and follow him. That way

she could be happy in love and in life. He said that following the

Virgin, on the contrary, would only lead to suffering. Mirjana

rejected him, and immediately the Virgin gave her the following

message, in substance:

"Excuse me for this, but you must realize that Satan exists. One day

he appeared before the throne of God and asked permission to submit

the Church to a period of trial. God gave him permission to try the

Church for one century. This century is under the power of the Devil,

but when the secrets confided to you come to pass, his power will be

destroyed. Even now he is beginning to lose his power and has become

aggressive. He is destroying marriages, creating division among

priests and is responsible for obsessions and murder. You must protect

yourselves against these things through fasting and prayer, especially

community prayer. Carry blessed objects with you. Put them in your

house, and restore the use of holy water."

December 24, 1982

For Mirjana: "On Christmas I will appear to you for the last time."

After this apparition, it was apparent that Mirjana was very sad.

Mirjana stated that on Christmas day Our Lady would come to her again

as a gift but would not be giving her daily apparitions. Mirjana was

given the tenth secret, a particularly grave one. Our Lady promised to

appear to Mirjana on her birthday, March 18, for the rest of her life.

December 25, 1982

Our Lady's apparition to Mirjana lasted 45 minutes. Mirjana states

that she will always remember these words of Our Lady. "Now you will

have to turn to God in the faith like any other person. I will appear

to you on the day of your birthday and when you will experience

difficulties in life. Mirjana, I have chosen you; I have confided in

you everything that is essential. I have shown you many terrible

things. You must now bear it all with courage. Think of Me and think

of the tears I must shed for that. You must remain courageous. You

have quickly grasped the messages. You must also understand now that I

have to go away. Be courageous."

Mirjana has said that Our Lady prepared her for this meeting for a

month. In a motherly manner, Our Lady had explained that her task was

accomplished and Mirjana had received sufficient information. While

Mirjana felt that her conversations with Our Lady were so necessary

for her soul, Our Lady promised that as long as she remained close to

God, She would help her and be beside her always, assisting her in her

most difficult times. But now she must return to the normal everyday

life of young girls her age.

This was Mirjana's saddest Christmas ever. This last meeting left her

feeling as if she had lost the most beautiful thing in her life. Our

Lady knew her pain and was there to cheer her up and to pray with her.

Mirjana was asked to sing and praise God. Mirjana prayed the Hail Holy

Queen, the prayer she always said when she was alone with Our Lady.

As Our Lady has warned, the first month after this last apparition was

most difficult. Mirjana experienced depression, avoided people, and

shut herself in her room where she had waited for Our Lady.

She cried and called out to Our Lady and did feel her presence. She

waited for her birthday.

Many who know Mirjana claim that since the apparitions stopped, she

has become much more mature in her inner life as well as in her

character. Our Lady has been the best of educators.

December 27, 1982

Concerning placing the new statue of Our Lady, Queen of Peace, in the

church: "Yes, you may!"

This statue was sculpted by Vipotnik and painted by Luka Stojaknac and

Florijan Mickovic. Luka is Orthodox and working on this statue has

been a blessing for him.

December 31, 1982

Concerning the new year: "Pray as much as possible and fast! You must

persevere in prayer and fasting. I wish that the new year will be

spent in prayer and penance. Persevere in prayer and in sacrifice and

I will protect you and will hear your prayers."

1983 TABLA

January 1, 1983 (Holy Mary, Mother of God)

Concerning Our Lady's appearances to Mirjana: "After Christmas, I am

no longer appearing to her for the present."

January 5, 1983

Ivan, Jakov, Marija, and Vicka relate the following information to

Father Tomislav: Marija has received seven secrets; Vicka has received

eight; Jakov, Ivanka, and Ivan have received nine; and Mirjana has

received all ten. As to how long the apparitions will last or why Our

Lady no longer appears to Mirjana after Christmas, we do not know. Our

Lady constantly invites us to prayer, fasting, and conversion and she

confirms her promises.

Regarding the time of the sign, it's month and year, Ivan says: "It is

forecasted."

January 7, 1983

The visionaries are invited to record Our Lady's testimony as She

begins to tell them her life; but, until they receive Her

authorization, they will not be able to make this information public.

Jakov will receive information until April; Ivanka until May 22;

Marija until July 17; and for Vicka, this transmission lasted until

April 10, 1985 and filled three notebooks.

January 10, 1983

Mirjana shared with Father Tomislav Vlasic that during the year and a

half that she had been receiving apparitions, she had experienced the

maternal love and intimacy of Our Lady and questioned Her why God

could so "Mercilessly" send sinners to Hell forever. "Men who go to

Hell no longer want to receive any benefit from God. They do not

repent nor do they cease to revolt and to blaspheme. they make up

their mind to live in Hell and do not contemplate leaving it."

Regarding Purgatory: "In Purgatory there are different levels; the

lowest is close to Hell and the highest gradually draws near to

Heaven. It is not on All Souls Day, but at Christmas, that the

greatest number of souls leave Purgatory. There are in Purgatory,

souls who pray ardently to God, but for whom no relative or friend

prays on earth. God makes them benefit from the prayers of other

people. It happens that God permits them to manifest themselves in

different ways, close to their relatives on earth, in order to remind

men of the existence of Purgatory and to solicit their prayers to come

close to God who is just, but good. The majority of people go to

Purgatory. Many go to Hell. A small number go directly to Heaven."

January 12, 1983

There were present a U.S. television crew that was filming the events

in MedJugorje. Fr. John Bertolucci was the narrator. The name of the

television program was "The Glory of God". Concerned about the police

and the oppression still going on at that time, they were worried

about getting the film out of the country. They were delighted and at

the same time assured because Our Lady cleverly used their title in

Her answer. "There will be some difficulties, but it will be for the

glory of God."

April 21, 1983

To the visionaries especially Jakov concerning behavior during Mass

and around others: "You must behave well; be pious and set a good

example for the faithful."

April 24, 1983

Message for an Italian doctor: "I bless him just as [I bless] those

who work with him at the hospital in Milan, for everything they are

doing. Have them continue, and pray. I bless the sick of this

hospital, just as the sick for whom you have prayed this evening, and

those for whom you will pray."

June 1, 1983

"Dear children! I hoped that the world would begin to be converted on

its own. Do now everything that you can so that the world can be

converted."

June 2, 1983

"Read what has been written about Jesus. Meditate on it and convey it

to others."

June 3, 1983

Concerning Father Tomislav Vlasic's attempt to form a prayer group,

has it begun well? "Yes, it is good. Have him continue."

What should be done so that the authorities will not send away the

priests of the parish who work with faith and love? "Pray and fast for

this intention. I will tell you when the moment comes what you must

do."

Should Father Tomislav ask the parish to fast and pray in hopes that

the Church will recognize the supernatural events taking place in

Medjugorje? "Yes it is a good way. Have the parish pray for this gift.

Have them pray also for the gift of the Holy Spirit so that all those

who come here will feel the presence of God."

June 12, 1983

Concerning whether the priests should start new work around the church

or ask permission from the authorities: "Do not begin the work until

receiving permission from the authorities. Otherwise, someone will

inform the latter and the works would be forbidden. Go, and kindly

request the authorization. It will be given to you."

June 14, 1983

Concerning what the priests should preach during the ten anniversary

days of the first apparition: "Have them do what they think is best.

It would be good to remind the faithful of the events which have been

happening here in relation to my coming. Have them remind the faithful

of the reasons for my coming here."

Spring 1983

"Hasten your conversion. Do not await the sign which has been

announced for those who do not believe; it will be too late. You who

believe, be converted and deepen your faith."

June 24, 1983

"The sign will come, you must not worry about it. The only thing that

I would want to tell you is to be converted. Make that known to all my

children as quickly as possible. No pain, no suffering is too great

for me in order to save you. I will pray to my Son not to punish the

world; but I plead with you, be converted.

You cannot imagine what is going to happen nor what the Eternal Father

will send to earth. That is why you must be converted! Renounce

everything. Do penance. Express my thanks to all my children who have

prayed and fasted. I carry all this to my Divine Son in order to

obtain an alleviation of His justice against the sins of mankind.

I thank the people who have prayed and fasted. Persevere and help me

to convert the world."

June 26, 1983

"Love your enemies. Pray for them and bless them."

July 1, 1983

"I thank all those who have responded to my call. I bless all of you.

I bless each of you. In these days, I ask you to pray for my

intentions."

July 1983

Regarding the problem with Bishop Zanic and the parish apparitions:

"Fast two days a week for the intentions of the Bishop, who bears a

heavy responsibility. If there is a need to, I will ask for a third

day. Pray each day for the Bishop."

July 26, 1983

"Dear Children, today I would like to invite you to constant prayer

and penance. Particularly, have the young people of the parish become

more active in their prayer."

August 6, 1983

Jakov questions Our Lady concerning orders from the Bishop to have

Father Pervan, the parish priest, stop the visionaries from saying the

Rosary and The Lord's Prayer, the Hail Mary, and the Glory Be the

customary seven times at the beginning of prayer: "If it is so, then

do not go against it so as not to provoke any quarrels. If it is

possible, talk about it tomorrow among yourselves. All of you come to

an agreement beforehand."

August 12, 1983

"Pray more for your spiritual life. Do your utmost in this sense. Pray

for your Bishop."

August 23, 1983

Concerning Canadian priest, Father Emilien Tardif: "Have him announce

my messages to the whole world. Let Jesus, only Jesus, be at the

center of his efforts."

August 25, 1983

Concerning the arrest and expulsion of Father Tardif, Father Raucourt,

and Dr. Phillippe Madre by the Yugoslavian authorities: "Do not worry

for them. Everything is in God's plan."

August 29, 1983

Concerning a group of young people before they leave for their

pilgrimage to Siroki Brijeg at a youth festival: "I wish that you pray

throughout your trip, and that you glorify God. There, you will be

able to meet other young people. Convey the messages which I have

given you. Do not hesitate to speak to them about it. Some begin to

pray and to fast just as they have been told, but they get tired very

quickly, and thus loose the graces which they have acquired."

September 5, 1983

Concerning Jakov's mother who died: "Your mother is with me in

Heaven."

September 12, 1983

"Pray. When I give you this message, do not be content to just listen

to it. Increase your prayer and see how it makes you happy. All graces

are at your disposal. All you have to do is to gain them. In order to

do that, I tell you - Pray!."

September 26, 1983

"My Son suffers very much because the world is not converting. May the

world be converted and make peace."

October 15, 1983

"My Son suffers very much because men do not want to be reconciled.

They have not listened to me. Be converted, be reconciled."

October 21, 1983

"The important thing is to pray to the Holy Spirit so that He may

descend on you. When one has Him, one has everything. People make a

mistake when they turn only to the saints to request something."

Advent

"Begin by calling on the Holy Spirit each day. The most important

thing is to pray to the Holy Spirit. When the Holy Spirit descends on

earth, then everything becomes clear and everything is transformed."

November 26, 1983

In answer to a question, Our Lady said: "Prayer and fasting."

November 30, 1983

To Marija, given for a priest: "You must warn the Bishop very soon,

and the Pope, with respect to the urgent and the great importance of

the message for all mankind. I have already said many times that the

peace of the world is in a state of crisis. Become brothers among

yourselves; increase prayer and fasting in order to be saved."

December 26, 1983

To Ivan regarding a question asked by Father Laurentin: "Our Lady

prays for that. May he who undertakes it, do it in prayer. It is there

that he will find his inspiration."

1983

"I know that many will not believe you, and that many who have an

impassioned faith will cool off. You remain firm, and motivate people

to instant prayer, penance, and conversion. At the end, you will be

happier."

To the visionaries: "When you suffer difficulties, and need something,

come to me."

Regarding cures: "I cannot cure. God alone cures. Pray! I will pray

with you. Believe firmly. Fast, do penance. I will help you as long as

it is in my power to do it. God comes to help everyone. I am not God.

I need your sacrifices and your prayers to help me."

Regarding faith: "Faith cannot be alive without prayer."

Regarding the Mass: "The Mass is the greatest prayer of God. You will

never be able to understand its greatness. That is why you must be

perfect and humble at Mass, and you should prepare yourselves there."

To a priest who asks if it is preferable to pray to Our Lady or to

Jesus: "I beseech you, Pray to Jesus! I am His Mother, and I intercede

for you with Him. But all prayers go to Jesus. I will help, but

everything does not depend solely on me, but also your strength, and

the strength of those who pray."

Regarding souls in Purgatory: "These persons wait for your prayers and

your sacrifices."

1984 TABLA

A new development took place in Medjugorje at the beginning of 1984.

Our Lady told Jelena Vasilj that she wanted the parishioners of St.

James Church to come together at the church for one evening a week so

that She could direct them in their spiritual life. The priests chose

Thursday. From March 1, 1984 through January 8, 1987, Our Lady gave

messages to the parish every Thursday. The messages come to the parish

through the six seers and almost entirely through Marija Pavlovic. On

January 8, 1987, Our Lady said that She would give messages monthly,

on the 25th of each month.