What is the devotion to Our Lady of Medjugorje?

The devotion to Our Lady of Medjugorje is a Marian devotion that centers around the apparitions of the Virgin Mary that have occurred in Medjugorje, Bosnia and Herzegovina, since 1981. The apparitions, which have been reported by six individuals known as the Medjugorje visionaries, are said to have conveyed messages of peace, conversion, and prayer. The devotion has led to the establishment of the town of Medjugorje as a major Catholic pilgrimage destination, attracting millions of visitors every year.

The devotion to Our Lady of Medjugorje began in 1981, when six young people reported seeing apparitions of the Virgin Mary while they were praying in the hills around the town of Medjugorje. Over the next few years, the visionaries received a series of messages from Mary that were believed to contain spiritual guidance and calls for conversion, prayer and peace. These messages were recorded and distributed to the faithful and it still being passed around the world.

The messages from Our Lady of Medjugorje are believed to contain spiritual guidance and calls for conversion, prayer and peace. The messages also include calls for fasting, the establishment of the Rosary, and the promotion of the sacraments. In addition, Our Lady of Medjugorje has also given specific messages concerning the world and its problems, including peace, justice, and respect for human life.

The devotion to Our Lady of Medjugorje is closely linked to the Rosary, a devotional prayer to Mary that involves the repetition of prayers and the meditation on the mysteries of the life of Jesus Christ. The Rosary is considered an important aspect of the devotion, and is used as a means of meditating on the messages of Our Lady of Medjugorje and contemplating her role in promoting peace, conversion, and prayer.

The apparitions of Our Lady of Medjugorje have been officially recognized by the Catholic Church as “”worthy of belief”” by the local bishop and has been investigated by the church, The church however has not yet ruled on the authenticity of the apparitions. The devotion has led to the establishment of Medjugorje as a major Catholic pilgrimage destination, attracting millions of visitors every year, who come to pray and to seek spiritual guidance.

The devotion to Our Lady of Medjugorje also includes the veneration of a specific image of Mary, which is based on the apparitions and is often referred to as the Image of Our Lady of Medjugorje.

The devotion to Our Lady of Medjugorje is not limited to Catholics, but it is also shared by Christians and people of other faith communities. It emphasizes the importance of conversion, prayer, and peace and encourages people to look to Mary as a source of spiritual guidance and comfort.

The feast of Our Lady of Medjugorje is celebrated on June 25th, the anniversary of the first apparitions, and is considered a major feast day for Catholics in Bosnia and Herzegovina and around the world. The feast is celebrated with a special mass and a procession, in which the statue of Our Lady of Medjugorje is carried through the streets.”

When is the Feast Day of Our Lady of Medjugorje

The Feast Day of Our Lady of Medjugorje, also known as the Feast of the Queen of Peace, is celebrated on June 25th every year. This date marks the anniversary of the first apparition of the Virgin Mary to six young people in Medjugorje, Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1981.

According to the witnesses, the apparitions of the Virgin Mary have continued to occur on a daily basis, making Medjugorje one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in the world. The messages of Our Lady of Medjugorje are said to be a call for peace and conversion, and for the faithful to lead a life of prayer and fasting.

The Feast Day of Our Lady of Medjugorje is a time for Catholics to come together and reflect on the messages of the Virgin Mary. Many people choose to attend mass at the Church of St. James in Medjugorje, where the apparitions are said to have taken place. Others may choose to pray the Rosary or participate in other devotions in honor of Our Lady of Medjugorje.

In addition to the Feast Day, the anniversary of the first apparition on June 24th is also celebrated in Medjugorje, with many people from around the world gathering to participate in the celebrations and to continue to seek the intercession of Our Lady of Medjugorje.

Whether you’re able to make the pilgrimage to Medjugorje or not, the Feast Day of Our Lady of Medjugorje is an opportunity to reflect on the messages of the Virgin Mary and to ask for her intercession in your own life.

Prayers to Our Lady of Medjugorje

Dear Our Lady of Medjugorje,
Queen of Peace,
we come to you today with open hearts
and ask for your intercession.

We ask for your guidance and protection
as we navigate the challenges of daily life.
Help us to find peace and joy
in following your son Jesus.

Grant us the strength and courage
to live out your messages of love and conversion.
May we always be open to the will of God
and strive to be more like your son Jesus.

We entrust ourselves and our loved ones
to your motherly care and protection.
Through your intercession,
may we be granted the graces we need
to live holy and virtuous lives.

We love you and thank you for your continued presence
in Medjugorje and in our lives.
Amen.

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Our Lady of Medjugorje,
Queen of Peace,
We come to you today with open hearts and ask for your intercession.
We ask for your guidance and protection as we navigate the challenges of daily life.
We ask for your help in living out your messages of love and conversion.
We ask for the grace to follow Jesus more closely.
We entrust our loved ones and our intentions to you. Amen.”””