6th day WE PRAY FOR ALL PILGRIMS WHO WILL COME TO MEDJUGORJE 1. Prayer to the Queen of Peace Mary, Mother of God and Our Mother, Queen of Peace! You came to us to lead us to God. Obtain for us the grace not only to say: “Be it done to me according to Your will!”, but to live it, as you did. Into your hands we put our hands, so that you may lead us to Him amidst these afflictions and woes. Through Christ, our Lord. Amen. Creed, 7 Our Fathers, 7 Hail Marys, 7 Glory Bes…. 2. Veni Creator Spiritus VENI CREATOR SPIRITUS – COME HOLY SPIRIT Come Holy Spirit, Creator, come best gift of God above, the living spring, the living fire, sweet unction and true love. Thou Who are called the Paraclete, from Thy bright heavenly throne, come, take possession of our souls, and make them all Thine own. Thou who are sevenfold in Thy grace, finger of God's right hand, His promise, teaching little ones to speak and understand. O guide our minds with Thy blest light, with love our hearts inflame; and with Thy strength, which never decays, confirm our mortal frame. Far from us drive our deadly foe, true peace unto us bring, and through all perils lead us safe beneath Thy sacred wing. Through Thee may we the Father know, through Thee the eternal Son, and Thee the Spirit of them both, thrice-blessed Three in One. All glory to the Father be, with his co-equal Son: the same to Thee, great Paraclete, while endless ages run. Amen. Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful, and enkindle in them the fire of Your love. - Send forth Your Spirit and they shall be created. - And You shall renew the face of the earth. Let us pray: God, who taught the hearts of the faithful by the light of the Holy Spirit, grant that by the gift of the same Spirit we may be always truly wise and ever rejoice in His consolation. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. 3. Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary Texts for Meditation At that time Jesus said: “I give praise to you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for although you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned you have revealed them to the childlike. Yes, Father, such has been your gracious will. All things have been handed over to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son wishes to reveal him. Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves. For my yoke is easy, and my burden light.” (Mt 11,25-30) "Dear children! Today I also rejoice at your presence here. I bless you with my motherly blessing and intercede for each one of you before God. I call you anew to live my messages and to put them into life and practice. I am with you and bless all of you day by day. Dear children, these are special times and, therefore, I am with you to love and protect you; to protect your hearts from Satan and to bring you all closer to the heart of my Son, Jesus. Thank you for having responded to my call." (Message, June 25, 1993) In the New Covenant, prayer is the living relationship of the children of God with their Father who is good beyond measure, with his Son Jesus Christ and with the Holy Spirit. The grace of the Kingdom is "the union of the entire holy and royal Trinity . . . with the whole human spirit." Thus, the life of prayer is the habit of being in the presence of the thrice-holy God and in communion with him. This communion of life is always possible because, through Baptism, we have already been united with Christ. Prayer is Christian insofar as it is communion with Christ and extends throughout the Church, which is his Body. Its dimensions are those of Christ's love. (2565) 4. The Litany of the Blessed Virgin Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. God, our heavenly Father, have mercy on us. God, the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us. God, the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us. Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us. Holy Mary, pray for us Holy Mother of God, Holy Virgin of virgins, Mother of Christ, Mother of Divine Grace, Mother, most pure, Mother most chaste, Mother inviolate, Mother undefiled, Mother most amiable, Mother most admirable, Mother of good counsel, Mother of our Creator, Mother of our Savior, Mother of the Church, Our Mother, Virgin most prudent, Virgin most venerable, Virgin most renowned, Virgin most powerful, Virgin most merciful, Virgin most faithful, Mirror of justice, Seat of wisdom, Cause of our joy, Spiritual vessel, Vessel of Honor, Singular vessel of devotion, Mystical rose, Tower of David, Tower of ivory, House of gold, Ark of the covenant, Gate of Heaven, Morning Star, Health of the sick, Refuge of sinners, Comforter of the afflicted, Help of Christians, Queen of angels, Queen of patriarchs, Queen of prophets, Queen of martyrs, Queen of confessors, Queen of virgins, Queen of all saints, Queen conceived without sin, Queen assumed into Heaven, Queen of the most holy Rosary, Queen of families, Queen of peace, Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord! Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord! Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us, O Lord! Pray for us, o holy Mother of God, That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ! The Medjugorje Hymn To the Mother and Queen of Peace We come to you, dearest Mother, from all quarters, from all nations; bringing to you all our troubles ardent wishes, aspirations. Look upon us and console us, lay your gentle hands upon us; intercede with Jesus for us, Mother of Peace, do pray for us. All the faithful look up to you, you the lodestar of salvation; cleanse, embrace us, we pray to you, bless all in the congregation. Bijakovo, Medjugorje, little hamlets spread the story, bearing witness to your beauty to your name and to your glory. For all your love, dearest Mother all the wonders that we have seen, we give to you solemn promise to be better than we have been. Concluding prayer: We have not chosen You, O Lord, but You have chosen us. You alone know all the little ones who will receive the grace of the revelation of Your love through Your Mother, here in Medjugorje. We pray for all pilgrims who will come to Medjugorje: protect their hearts from all satanic attacks and open their hearts to all inspirations coming from Your Heart and from the Heart of Mary. Amen.
7th day of the Queen of Peace novena WE PRAY FOR ALL THE MEDJUGORJE PRAYER GROUPS AND CENTERS IN THE WHOLE WORLD 1. Prayer to the Queen of Peace Mary, Mother of God and Our Mother, Queen of Peace! You came to us to lead us to God. Obtain for us the grace not only to say: “Be it done to me according to Your will!”, but to live it, as you did. Into your hands we put our hands, so that you may lead us to Him amidst these afflictions and woes. Through Christ, our Lord. Amen. Creed, 7 Our Fathers, 7 Hail Marys, 7 Glory Bes…. 2. Veni Creator Spiritus VENI CREATOR SPIRITUS – COME HOLY SPIRIT Come Holy Spirit, Creator, come best gift of God above, the living spring, the living fire, sweet unction and true love. Thou Who are called the Paraclete, from Thy bright heavenly throne, come, take possession of our souls, and make them all Thine own. Thou who are sevenfold in Thy grace, finger of God's right hand, His promise, teaching little ones to speak and understand. O guide our minds with Thy blest light, with love our hearts inflame; and with Thy strength, which never decays, confirm our mortal frame. Far from us drive our deadly foe, true peace unto us bring, and through all perils lead us safe beneath Thy sacred wing. Through Thee may we the Father know, through Thee the eternal Son, and Thee the Spirit of them both, thrice-blessed Three in One. All glory to the Father be, with his co-equal Son: the same to Thee, great Paraclete, while endless ages run. Amen. Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful, and enkindle in them the fire of Your love. - Send forth Your Spirit and they shall be created. - And You shall renew the face of the earth. Let us pray: God, who taught the hearts of the faithful by the light of the Holy Spirit, grant that by the gift of the same Spirit we may be always truly wise and ever rejoice in His consolation. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. 3. Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary Texts for Meditation Jesus said to his disciples: “Do to others whatever you would have them do to you. This is the law and the prophets. Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the road broad that leads to destruction, and those who enter through it are many. How narrow is the gate and constricted the road that leads to life. And those who find it are few.” (Mt 7,12-14) "Dear children! I am calling you to that love which is loyal and pleasing to God. Little children, love bears everything bitter and difficult for the sake of Jesus who is love. Therefore, dear children, pray that God come to your aid, not however according to your desire, but according to His love. Surrender yourself to God so that He may hear you, console you and forgive everything inside you which is a hindrance on the way of love. In this way God can move your life, and you will grow in love. Dear children, glorify God with a hymn of love so that God's love may be able to grow in you day by day to its fullness. Thank you for having responded to my call." (Message, June 25, 1988) In prayer the Holy Spirit unites us to the person of the only Son, in his glorified humanity, through which and in which our filial prayer unites us in the Church with the Mother of Jesus. Mary gave her consent in faith at the Annunciation and maintained it without hesitation at the foot of the Cross. Ever since, her motherhood has extended to the brothers and sisters of her Son "who still journey on earth surrounded by dangers and difficulties." Jesus, the only mediator, is the way of our prayer; Mary, his mother and ours, is wholly transparent to him: she "shows the way" (hodigitria), and is herself "the Sign" of the way, according to the traditional iconography of East and West. (2673 2674) Litany of the Virgin Mary Lord, have mercy on us. Christ have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us. Christ hear us Christ, graciously hear us. God the Father of heaven, Have mercy on us. God the Son, Redeemer of the world, Have mercy on us. God the Holy Spirit, Have mercy on us. Holy Trinity, One God, Have mercy on us. Holy Mary, Pray for us. Holy Mother of God, Pray for us. Holy Virgin of Virgins, Pray for us. Mother of Christ, Pray for us. Mother of the Church, Pray for us. Mother of mercy, Pray for us. Mother of Divine Grace, Pray for us. Mother of hope, Pray for us. Mother most pure, Pray for us. Mother most chaste, Pray for us. Mother inviolate, Pray for us. Mother undefiled, Pray for us. Mother most amiable, Pray for us. Mother most admirable, Pray for us. Mother of Good Counsel, Pray for us. Mother of our Creator, Pray for us. Mother of our Savior, Pray for us. Mother of mercy, Pray for us. Virgin most prudent, Pray for us. Virgin most venerable, Pray for us. Virgin most renowned, Pray for us. Virgin most powerful, Pray for us. Virgin most merciful, Pray for us. Virgin most faithful, Pray for us. Mirror of justice, Pray for us. Seat of wisdom, Pray for us. Cause of our joy, Pray for us. Spiritual vessel, Pray for us. Vessel of honor, Pray for us. Singular vessel of devotion, Pray for us. Mystical Rose, Pray for us. Tower of David, Pray for us. Tower of ivory, Pray for us. House of gold, Pray for us. Ark of the Covenant, Pray for us. Gate of Heaven, Pray for us. Morning star, Pray for us. Health of the Sick, Pray for us. Refuge of sinners, Pray for us. Comfort of migrants, Pray for us. Comforter of the afflicted, Pray for us. Help of Christians, Pray for us. Queen of angels, Pray for us. Queen of patriarchs, Pray for us. Queen of prophets, Pray for us. Queen of apostles, Pray for us. Queen of martyrs, Pray for us. Queen of confessors, Pray for us. Queen of virgins, Pray for us. Queen of all saints, Pray for us. Queen conceived without original sin, Pray for us. Queen assumed into Heaven, Pray for us. Queen of the Holy Rosary, Pray for us. Queen of families, Pray for us. Queen of peace, Pray for us. Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Spare us, O Lord. Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Graciously hear us, O Lord. Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us. Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God, That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Let us pray- Grant, we beseech Thee, O Lord God, that we Thy servants may enjoy perpetual health of mind and body, and by the glorious intercession of the Blessed Mary, ever Virgin, be delivered from present sorrow and enjoy everlasting happiness. Through Christ Our Lord. Amen The Medjugorje Hymn To the Mother and Queen of Peace We come to you, dearest Mother, from all quarters, from all nations; bringing to you all our troubles ardent wishes, aspirations. Look upon us and console us, lay your gentle hands upon us; intercede with Jesus for us, Mother of Peace, do pray for us. All the faithful look up to you, you the lodestar of salvation; cleanse, embrace us, we pray to you, bless all in the congregation. Bijakovo, Medjugorje, little hamlets spread the story, bearing witness to your beauty to your name and to your glory. For all your love, dearest Mother all the wonders that we have seen, we give to you solemn promise to be better than we have been. Concluding prayer: Love is the sign of recognition to Your disciples, O Lord. We thank You for every response of love given through service and gifts to others. We pray for all members of the Medjugorje Prayer Groups and Centers in the whole world. Together with Your Mother, may they more courageously and resolutely, within their families and wherever they live, always show this narrow way, the only one that leads to You. Help them to grow day by day in the fullness of Your Love. Amen.
8th day WE PRAY FOR THE REALIZATION OF ALL FRUITS AND MESSAGES OF MEDJUGORJE 1. Prayer to the Queen of Peace Mary, Mother of God and Our Mother, Queen of Peace! You came to us to lead us to God. Obtain for us the grace not only to say: “Be it done to me according to Your will!”, but to live it, as you did. Into your hands we put our hands, so that you may lead us to Him amidst these afflictions and woes. Through Christ, our Lord. Amen. Creed, 7 Our Fathers, 7 Hail Marys, 7 Glory Bes…. 2. Veni Creator Spiritus VENI CREATOR SPIRITUS – COME HOLY SPIRIT Come Holy Spirit, Creator, come best gift of God above, the living spring, the living fire, sweet unction and true love. Thou Who are called the Paraclete, from Thy bright heavenly throne, come, take possession of our souls, and make them all Thine own. Thou who are sevenfold in Thy grace, finger of God's right hand, His promise, teaching little ones to speak and understand. O guide our minds with Thy blest light, with love our hearts inflame; and with Thy strength, which never decays, confirm our mortal frame. Far from us drive our deadly foe, true peace unto us bring, and through all perils lead us safe beneath Thy sacred wing. Through Thee may we the Father know, through Thee the eternal Son, and Thee the Spirit of them both, thrice-blessed Three in One. All glory to the Father be, with his co-equal Son: the same to Thee, great Paraclete, while endless ages run. Amen. Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful, and enkindle in them the fire of Your love. - Send forth Your Spirit and they shall be created. - And You shall renew the face of the earth. Let us pray: God, who taught the hearts of the faithful by the light of the Holy Spirit, grant that by the gift of the same Spirit we may be always truly wise and ever rejoice in His consolation. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Texts for Meditation Jesus said to his disciples: “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him. Whoever believes in him will not be condemned, but whoever does not believe has already been condemned, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God. And this is the verdict, that the light came into the world, but people preferred darkness to light, because their works were evil. For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come towards the light, so that his works might not be exposed. But whoever lives the truth comes to the light, so that his works may be clearly seen as done in God.” (Jn 3,16-21) "Dear children! Today, on this great day, which you have given to me, I desire to bless all of you and to say: these days while I am with you are days of grace. I desire to teach you and help you to walk the way of holiness. There are many people who do not desire to understand my messages and to accept with seriousness what I am saying. But you I therefore call and ask that by your lives and by your daily living you witness my presence. If you pray, God will help you to discover the true reason for my coming. Therefore, little children, pray and read the Sacred Scriptures so that through my coming you discover the message in Sacred Scripture for you. Thank you for having responded to my call." (Message, June 25,1991) Mary is the perfect Orans (pray-er), a figure of the Church. When we pray to her, we are adhering with her to the plan of the Father, who sends his Son to save all men. Like the beloved disciple we welcome Jesus' mother into our homes, for she has become the mother of all the living. We can pray with and to her. The prayer of the Church is sustained by the prayer of Mary and united with it in hope. (2679) Litany of the Virgin Mary Lord, have mercy on us. Christ have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us. Christ hear us Christ, graciously hear us. God the Father of heaven, Have mercy on us. God the Son, Redeemer of the world, Have mercy on us. God the Holy Spirit, Have mercy on us. Holy Trinity, One God, Have mercy on us. Holy Mary, Pray for us. Holy Mother of God, Pray for us. Holy Virgin of Virgins, Pray for us. Mother of Christ, Pray for us. Mother of the Church, Pray for us. Mother of mercy, Pray for us. Mother of Divine Grace, Pray for us. Mother of hope, Pray for us. Mother most pure, Pray for us. Mother most chaste, Pray for us. Mother inviolate, Pray for us. Mother undefiled, Pray for us. Mother most amiable, Pray for us. Mother most admirable, Pray for us. Mother of Good Counsel, Pray for us. Mother of our Creator, Pray for us. Mother of our Savior, Pray for us. Mother of mercy, Pray for us. Virgin most prudent, Pray for us. Virgin most venerable, Pray for us. Virgin most renowned, Pray for us. Virgin most powerful, Pray for us. Virgin most merciful, Pray for us. Virgin most faithful, Pray for us. Mirror of justice, Pray for us. Seat of wisdom, Pray for us. Cause of our joy, Pray for us. Spiritual vessel, Pray for us. Vessel of honor, Pray for us. Singular vessel of devotion, Pray for us. Mystical Rose, Pray for us. Tower of David, Pray for us. Tower of ivory, Pray for us. House of gold, Pray for us. Ark of the Covenant, Pray for us. Gate of Heaven, Pray for us. Morning star, Pray for us. Health of the Sick, Pray for us. Refuge of sinners, Pray for us. Comfort of migrants, Pray for us. Comforter of the afflicted, Pray for us. Help of Christians, Pray for us. Queen of angels, Pray for us. Queen of patriarchs, Pray for us. Queen of prophets, Pray for us. Queen of apostles, Pray for us. Queen of martyrs, Pray for us. Queen of confessors, Pray for us. Queen of virgins, Pray for us. Queen of all saints, Pray for us. Queen conceived without original sin, Pray for us. Queen assumed into Heaven, Pray for us. Queen of the Holy Rosary, Pray for us. Queen of families, Pray for us. Queen of peace, Pray for us. Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Spare us, O Lord. Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Graciously hear us, O Lord. Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us. Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God, That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Let us pray- Grant, we beseech Thee, O Lord God, that we Thy servants may enjoy perpetual health of mind and body, and by the glorious intercession of the Blessed Mary, ever Virgin, be delivered from present sorrow and enjoy everlasting happiness. Through Christ Our Lord. Amen The Medjugorje Hymn To the Mother and Queen of Peace We come to you, dearest Mother, from all quarters, from all nations; bringing to you all our troubles ardent wishes, aspirations. Look upon us and console us, lay your gentle hands upon us; intercede with Jesus for us, Mother of Peace, do pray for us. All the faithful look up to you, you the lodestar of salvation; cleanse, embrace us, we pray to you, bless all in the congregation. Bijakovo, Medjugorje, little hamlets spread the story, bearing witness to your beauty to your name and to your glory. For all your love, dearest Mother all the wonders that we have seen, we give to you solemn promise to be better than we have been. Concluding prayer: We thank You, O Father, for having given us Your Son and His Mother, so that none of those who believe in them and listen to them may be lost. Thank You for caring for each person and, in Your mercy, for condemning no one. We pray today for all that Our Lady has prayed for here in Medjugorje, and for every grace that has been poured out here into the world. May it bring the fruit of holiness and serve You in Your plan of salvation. Amen.
9th day WE PRAY FOR THE INTENTIONS OF THE QUEEN OF PEACE 1. Prayer to the Queen of Peace Mary, Mother of God and Our Mother, Queen of Peace! You came to us to lead us to God. Obtain for us the grace not only to say: “Be it done to me according to Your will!”, but to live it, as you did. Into your hands we put our hands, so that you may lead us to Him amidst these afflictions and woes. Through Christ, our Lord. Amen. Creed, 7 Our Fathers, 7 Hail Marys, 7 Glory Bes…. 2. Veni Creator Spiritus VENI CREATOR SPIRITUS – COME HOLY SPIRIT Come Holy Spirit, Creator, come best gift of God above, the living spring, the living fire, sweet unction and true love. Thou Who are called the Paraclete, from Thy bright heavenly throne, come, take possession of our souls, and make them all Thine own. Thou who are sevenfold in Thy grace, finger of God's right hand, His promise, teaching little ones to speak and understand. O guide our minds with Thy blest light, with love our hearts inflame; and with Thy strength, which never decays, confirm our mortal frame. Far from us drive our deadly foe, true peace unto us bring, and through all perils lead us safe beneath Thy sacred wing. Through Thee may we the Father know, through Thee the eternal Son, and Thee the Spirit of them both, thrice-blessed Three in One. All glory to the Father be, with his co-equal Son: the same to Thee, great Paraclete, while endless ages run. Amen. Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful, and enkindle in them the fire of Your love. - Send forth Your Spirit and they shall be created. - And You shall renew the face of the earth. Let us pray: God, who taught the hearts of the faithful by the light of the Holy Spirit, grant that by the gift of the same Spirit we may be always truly wise and ever rejoice in His consolation. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. 3. Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary Texts for Meditation At that time Jesus said: “Father, they are your gift to me. I wish that where I am they also may be with me, that they may see my glory that you gave me, because you loved me before the foundation of the world. Righteous Father, the world also does not know you, but I know you, and they know that you sent me. I made known to them your name and I will make it known, that the love with which you loved me may be in them and I in them.” (Jn 17,24-26) "Dear children! Today I thank you and I want to invite you all to God's peace. I want each one of you to experience in your heart that peace which God gives. I want to bless you all today. I am blessing you with God's blessing and I beseech you, dear children, to follow and to live my way. I love you, dear children, and so not even counting the number of times, I go on calling you and I thank you for all that you are doing for my intentions. I beg you, help me to present you to God and to save you. Thank you for having responded to my call." (Message, June 25, 1987) Mary's prayer is revealed to us at the dawning of the fullness of time. Before the incarnation of the Son of God, and before the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, her prayer cooperates in a unique way with the Father's plan of loving kindness: at the Annunciation, for Christ's conception; at Pentecost, for the formation of the Church, his Body. In the faith of his humble handmaid, the Gift of God found the acceptance he had awaited from the beginning of time. She whom the Almighty made "full of grace" responds by offering her whole being: "Behold I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be [done] to me according to your word." "Fiat": this is Christian prayer: to be wholly God's, because he is wholly ours. (2617) Litany of the Virgin Mary Lord, have mercy on us. Christ have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us. Christ hear us Christ, graciously hear us. God the Father of heaven, Have mercy on us. God the Son, Redeemer of the world, Have mercy on us. God the Holy Spirit, Have mercy on us. Holy Trinity, One God, Have mercy on us. Holy Mary, Pray for us. Holy Mother of God, Pray for us. Holy Virgin of Virgins, Pray for us. Mother of Christ, Pray for us. Mother of the Church, Pray for us. Mother of mercy, Pray for us. Mother of Divine Grace, Pray for us. Mother of hope, Pray for us. Mother most pure, Pray for us. Mother most chaste, Pray for us. Mother inviolate, Pray for us. Mother undefiled, Pray for us. Mother most amiable, Pray for us. Mother most admirable, Pray for us. Mother of Good Counsel, Pray for us. Mother of our Creator, Pray for us. Mother of our Savior, Pray for us. Mother of mercy, Pray for us. Virgin most prudent, Pray for us. Virgin most venerable, Pray for us. Virgin most renowned, Pray for us. Virgin most powerful, Pray for us. Virgin most merciful, Pray for us. Virgin most faithful, Pray for us. Mirror of justice, Pray for us. Seat of wisdom, Pray for us. Cause of our joy, Pray for us. Spiritual vessel, Pray for us. Vessel of honor, Pray for us. Singular vessel of devotion, Pray for us. Mystical Rose, Pray for us. Tower of David, Pray for us. Tower of ivory, Pray for us. House of gold, Pray for us. Ark of the Covenant, Pray for us. Gate of Heaven, Pray for us. Morning star, Pray for us. Health of the Sick, Pray for us. Refuge of sinners, Pray for us. Comfort of migrants, Pray for us. Comforter of the afflicted, Pray for us. Help of Christians, Pray for us. Queen of angels, Pray for us. Queen of patriarchs, Pray for us. Queen of prophets, Pray for us. Queen of apostles, Pray for us. Queen of martyrs, Pray for us. Queen of confessors, Pray for us. Queen of virgins, Pray for us. Queen of all saints, Pray for us. Queen conceived without original sin, Pray for us. Queen assumed into Heaven, Pray for us. Queen of the Holy Rosary, Pray for us. Queen of families, Pray for us. Queen of peace, Pray for us. Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Spare us, O Lord. Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Graciously hear us, O Lord. Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us. Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God, That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Let us pray- Grant, we beseech Thee, O Lord God, that we Thy servants may enjoy perpetual health of mind and body, and by the glorious intercession of the Blessed Mary, ever Virgin, be delivered from present sorrow and enjoy everlasting happiness. Through Christ Our Lord. Amen The Medjugorje Hymn To the Mother and Queen of Peace We come to you, dearest Mother, from all quarters, from all nations; bringing to you all our troubles ardent wishes, aspirations. Look upon us and console us, lay your gentle hands upon us; intercede with Jesus for us, Mother of Peace, do pray for us. All the faithful look up to you, you the lodestar of salvation; cleanse, embrace us, we pray to you, bless all in the congregation. Bijakovo, Medjugorje, little hamlets spread the story, bearing witness to your beauty to your name and to your glory. For all your love, dearest Mother all the wonders that we have seen, we give to you solemn promise to be better than we have been. Concluding prayer: We thank You, O Father, for the gift of prayer which allows us to touch Your heart; prayer in which You give Yourself entirely to us and in which You teach us to give ourselves entirely to You. We pray today for all intentions of the Queen of Peace and for all that is necessary so that the whole world, through Mary, may enter into Your glory, the glory of the Most Holy Trinity. Amen.
Our Lady’s Message to World June 25, 2022 “Dear children I rejoice with you and thank you for every sacrifice and prayer which you have offered for my intentions. Little children, do not forget that you are important in my plan of salvation of mankind. Return to God and prayer that the Holy Spirit may work in you and through you. Little children, I am with you also in these days when satan is fighting for war and hatred. Division is strong and evil is at work in man as never before. Thank you for having responded to my call.”
Marija gave a talk that was transcribed by the Italian website Medjugorje every day. The translation is rough. The visionary Marija from Medjugorje - June 25, 2022 "Thank Heaven, the people of God returned to Medjugorje with immense joy. We have seen this in recent days not only with the increase in people who arrived in Medjugorje after Covid but above all with prayer and at the same time with one new spirit. We have perceived it in a strong way where love for Our Lady and for God begins to gain new strength in humility and prayer. One thing that struck me in these days are the tears of joy on the faces of so many people encountered on the hills, at the Blue Cross and in the Church; it seems a new meeting, a new return here in Medjugorje of many hearts that are part of this great project. We are living it in the family, in prayer groups, in workplaces, with pilgrims who bring their friends, and their relatives, who have begun to witness and pray in their need for God. We really feel that Heaven is near and we breathe the joy of people who have come with a new spirit, the spirit of service to others. At the same time, I believe that the number of those present at the Peace March this year has never been so large; more than 15 thousand people from the surrounding area, including many Croats! There were 279 priests on the external altar and as many who went to confession after having already celebrated mass. Medjugorje is alive and sparkling and thank God it is a wonderful thing to see. Our Lady rejoiced, telling us that she wanted to celebrate with us; She came right away as soon as we started praying. She was dressed very well in a festive and golden robe! And when she came, we could feel not only the joy we gave her by offering sacrifices, but also the perfume of Heaven. Every morning, leaving the house at 4:30, I offered her this sacrifice with all my heart, praying with the intention for Peace, for the end of Covid and above all for the intentions that only you know are the most urgent. (These days Marija and many others have climbed Apparition Hill every morning at 4:30 to pray the rosary and greet Our Lady.) Tonight, when I heard that she thanked us (in the June 25, 2022 message), I thought I had contributed with my little one, small, very tiny part. The second half of the message worried me when she reminded us that we are all important for the project for the salvation of humanity to come true but at the same time it has given me joy because she still counts on us, still loves us, and is telling us. that we are really important. To help her, she says, we are important when we testify and when we pray with the heart, within our families and homelands. I think that the first thing is prayer , the second is to testify without fear, without fear of hurting the sensitivity of one's neighbor. Tonight there will be Adoration which will last all night like last night. In this way we are really sure of collaborating with Our Lady. Also for those who have begun to live their faith seriously, praying by living the messages, or as we did today with a huge procession from the Hill of Apparitions. Our Lady accompanied us in the Church and this is the example that she called us to live by our lives and our actions. Today more than ever we need to be joyful witnesses. I think back to the applause this evening during the Mass celebrated by our "Provincial" (Fr. Jozo Grbeš, Provincial of the Franciscan Province of Herzegovina). called by our friars after spending 30 years in the United States. He thanked the good Lord during his homily for our prayers asking that there will be a return to God through these concrete acts and that Evil will no longer prevail and will destroy lives. Through demonstrations with prayers in front of abortion clinics, the Supreme Court of America has finally decided for life by abolishing the court ruling in favor of abortion. I hope that both the Americans and the rest of the world and our politicians we voted for keep their resolve and reflect on the fact that they shouldn't just sit and wait and see, looking for their own interests, but instead act for the good of humanity. ... today too many souls are lost, convinced that they will find peace from yoga and gurus and various esoteric practices. While we know that we are helped and protected only when we return to God and start praying, asking for the Holy Spirit to work through us. As she (the Virgin Mary) told us "without God, we have neither life nor future!" The Holy Father also said these same words some time ago. We are destroying the forests, polluting the seas, we no longer have water because there is no longer an environmental balance, because men, especially the richest, are exploiting the poorest and all this does not come from God. I personally live my Christianity with conscience and gratitude to my parents who are no longer alive. With respect to the message she gave us today, now we are going to face the most difficult passage (because Our Lady has already said the first things on other occasions). We know that you have already said that among us Satan fights for war and hatred. How many times did she say this during the Bosnian war? But she never said that "division is strong and evil works in man as never before". This is the first time she has said these words. ... "the division is strong" .... especially if you look at the divisions they are trying to make between vaccinated and unvaccinated, between those who have had Covid and not; how many families are destroyed, separated only for this? Tell me if this isn't the devil. Let's take a look at Ukraine. A thousand Ukrainian pilgrims arrived who tomorrow will all be together with Our Lady to pray for peace. Join us if you can. Crucifix against Crucifix, imagine: Catholic Christians on one side and Orthodox Christians on the other, crucifix against crucifix; Christians against Christians in war; brothers against brothers. It's a shame every time I think about it. I am speechless. For what? Weapons that are produced every day, every government puts a lot of money, for what? For the sick, for the hungry, for prosperity? No, for weapons, so they are capable of destroying any human being. ... so at this point I say to everyone: be brave, be brave. ... we only slept two hours! We were on the hill, then returned for worship at 4am in the Church, crowded with pilgrims who prayed, worshiped all night, thanked God. Tonight we will continue to pray. We believe in the power of prayer despite those who don't pray. As Our Lady said "the devil is released from his chains". Even now I wonder that really if she wasn't with us, I don't know how it would end. Evil has entered people , using them through money, through philosophies and all these ideologies that are against God. Lately we see a large number of confused young people who do not know if they are men or women, if they are male or female, in total confusion. . We no longer even know our identity. We are close to becoming like beasts. Where is our intellect? I say that if we pay a little attention to the Holy Spirit and to Our Lady tonight, they are telling us. (Continued in the following post)
(continuation of the previous post) I deeply believe that today there is a strong need to respond with a firm "yes, yes and no, no" that is, yes to prayer, yes to life, yes to conversion, yes to holiness because if today we Christians say it and do not live it , if priests do not pray, if they do not live their priestly vocation, then the rest of humanity will fall into confusion. As a result, we begin , as men and women, to be less and less spiritual, to have many false ideas and need of earthly and superficial things, not to love the way we are, to become psychologically ill, discontented, arrogant, with no future. Our Lady says: if we return to prayer from the heart,” at that point we will return to peace, and love will win . Why has Our Lady been with us in Medjugorje for so long? Because she loves us, because she wants to help us and do it with great love ... ... so many priests I met, lost in a thousand distractions, arrived in Medjugorje and returned to love their initial vocation. Tonight, for example, when I was in the sacristy, alongside young novices, friars dressed with care, perfect short hair, beautiful, I stopped to watch them as they busied themselves with carrying lighted candles, the censer, trays prepared with care to later contain the consecrated hosts. And they were doing their work with such joy! My spirit rejoiced and I said to myself: "Thank God we have new vocations so that the Lord may have hope" in the continuation of the priesthood because we are convinced that all priests are old now, Another example is the choir, and tonight it was just spectacular, fantastic with their songs and as they say when one sings, they pray "twice", putting so much love and joy towards Our Lady and Jesus, with new songs so beautifully sung in which gave the impression that the roof of the altar was raised. Thank goodness for vocations, (although I don't know the exact number now). But talking to an American priest, a young man, in love with God and Our Lady, who came here and who told me that his vocation was born in Medjugorje, but who did not register on the "rectory" (Saint James) website . Since he has not signed up (and who knows how many not) we realize that we are not able to know the right number. It is nice to see that enthusiasm in young people, that desire to be among the people, who love to be with them without having to run away as happens to some tired elderly! We have seen it for the umpteenth time in these days. ... Our Lady called and sewed in their hearts a seed of holiness and we see it in reaping the numerous fruits that I never expected! Thanks also to Monsignor Aldo Cavalli, sent by the Pope, who is seen every evening at the altar, also testifying through his catechesis. We thank the good Lord for his presence. He is also becoming "Italian" our new "provincial" head of the Franciscan University of Rome, as I jokingly told him and he replied that I am not alone with this, promising me that we will do great things together with God's help. I would like to add that we visionaries have met in these days, we talked to each other, thinking that we could never have imagined receiving such a great gift from the Lord; gift of His presence among us and even today we are moved by the fact that the Lord has chosen us, guiding us through His Mother. It will take all eternity to thank Him for all the souls who have come to Medjugorje and converted, who embraced the messages of Our Lady and came close to God. It is also an opportunity to say thank you for your presence, thank you because you have chosen us and that in all these years we have been able to answer "yes" with all our hearts. ... we live each day as if it were the last of our life, serving God with joy, loving God, praying to God and being courageous! We continue with the hope that our life is a passage towards Eternity. We are courageous and we ask the Prayer groups, in particular, to go forward and start again because Our Lady needs us. Medjugorje every day
Thank WBW for sharing the entire post. It’s the first thing I read this morning. This last sentence was much needed for me. For lots of reasons- I’m a bit spiritually and emotionally “tired”. The evil one very much working on me to “quit”. Like many here, the crosses can seem heavy at times. And like many, my “enemies” are not always out there in world but within the family. And that’s not to judge them… but to do as Christ commanded love the enemy. I struggle deeply at doing this which is why I felt like giving up. Can I really be a follower of Christ? and then I read this post- thank you Lord fir speaking to a very weak man…. But I want to try so time to start again as Our Lady just said. only through grace and prayer. Pray for me… please be assured of my prayers for all here. Peace
I think of the scripture from Lamentations:" these wounds i received in the house of my friends" When loved ones hurt us the sting is so sharp. I have found it requires a constant mind set of forgiveness. And yes it does wear us down and tempt us to deep discouragement. Satan knows exactly who to use and where to place the arrow to cause the injury. I think I am finally on to him but it doesn't always make it easier. Just know you are not alone in this battle fatigue. God bless.
Medjugorje Message, 25. July 2022 “Dear children! I am with you to lead you on the way of conversion, because, little children, with your lives you can draw many souls closer to my Son. You be joyful witnesses of God's word and love, and with hope in the heart which conquers every evil. Forgive those who inflict evil on you, and go on the way of holiness. I am leading you to my Son, for Him to be the way, the truth and the life for you. Thank you for having responded to my call.”
beautiful words. Despite everything going on in world, Our Lady says be joyful and have hope! And forgive. I must say for me not easy but I now must renew and work more to have this spirit of Christ within me peace!
They are beautiful words, Miker. The same day as the message came out I received in my daily Divine Mercy Daily message: Know this, My daughter: if you strive for perfection you will sanctify many souls; and if you do not strive for sanctity, by the same token, many souls will remain imperfect. Know that their perfection will depend on your perfection, and the greater part of the responsibility for these souls will fall on you (Diary, 1165). It is a most sobering message, as I know I fall short of this. I must go forward in joy striving for sanctity to help others know and love the Lord. Fill me with joy in the morning Lord!
I believe this with all my heart as truth. Fr Ripperger says something very similar to this. The enemy tries daily to sabotage our mission.
time to participate in the three day bread and water fast Aug. 2-4 From Ana Shawl, leader of the International Internet Prayer Group (IIPG) Hello there dear Prayer group family, It's that time of year again A three-day fast for Our Lady!! There are many new members here and also in the Facebook version of our prayer group who may not have heard of this fast so here is a little bit about this event that the prayer group takes part in every year. Our Lady's Birthday is celebrated on two days for us who follow Medjugorje. On the day Our Lady told the visionaries, which is on August 5th, and we also celebrate it on the day the church had instituted it on September 8th. Mirjana B. said: We celebrate Our Lady's Birthday on August the 5th, and the prayer group fasts on bread and water and prays starting three days before. She says that rarely does anyone refuse to do this for Our Lady. We in this prayer group have done this every year now and so, This brings me to invite the whole prayer group again this year for those who would like to do it together!! Are you ready for a three day fast? If you haven't done this yet, please just try it. Here are messages from the Blessed Mother regarding this special fast: AT THE BEGINNING OF AUGUST 1984 To Jelena: This message is dedicated to the Pope and to all Christians. Prepare the second millennium of my birth which will take place August 5th, 1984 (M. 30). MAY 1984 To Jelena, after inquiring about August 5th, 1984, if they would be celebrating her two-thousandth birthday: Throughout the centuries, I have given myself completely to you. Is it too much to give me, three days? Do not work on those days. Take your rosaries and pray. Fasting has been forgotten during the last quarter of the century, within the Catholic Church. (T. 57). Jelena: "I know that all families can pray four hours a day. But, if I tell that to people, they will back out." You don't understand, that it is only one-sixth of the day? (F2, 113). SUNDAY, AUGUST 5TH 1984 The celebration of Mary's birthday was preceded by three days of fasting and continuous prayer. Seventy priests heard confessions without respite; there were conversions in great numbers. The Blessed Mother said: Never in my life have I cried with sorrow, as I have cried this evening with joy. Thank you! (RN 18,27). In anticipation of this day the Gospa had said: The priest who will hear confession will have great joy on that day. During these 3 days of fasting and continuous prayer, the seers say the Blessed Virgin was "very joyful," and she repeated: I am very happy, continue, continue. Continue to pray and to fast. Her joy seemed to have reached a peak Sunday, August 5th. Like a flower when it blooms, and full of joy, she said: Continue, continue, open your hearts, ask God and I will ask for you. So? What do you think? Would you like to do this? To fast for three days as a gift for Our Lady??? I believe this will be the 21st year that we have undertaken this fast as a group for her. If you think you would like to try this, then please do. It is a fantastic feeling to give a present like this to the Blessed Mother. Just think what she can do with these prayers and fasting. This year, we will start on the 2nd of August which this year is a Tuesday, So we can fast, Tuesday 2nd, Wednesday 3rd, Thursday 4th, and although the 5th will be on a Friday, this is a feast day for Our lady, on her birthday and we would not fast ok. I know that for some of you doing this fast before, it felt like this was easier than trying to fast on Wednesdays and Fridays. For some reason, it does seem that way. We get the grace to do this I believe once we have made the decision to do it. !!!!!!!For those of you who physically can, and are not sick, we try to do the fast on Bread and water. If you can't do this, then give up something equally as meaningful and personally difficult. (Please, if you are on a special diet from a doctor, you have diabetes, or other health problems, please fast on something other than food!) The fasting on bread and water Our Lady says is FOR THOSE WHO ARE HEALTHY.!!!!! Last year, some people who could not fast on bread and water fasted from the computer so we didn't hear from them for three days. haha Other's I have heard fasted from bad habits, cussing, biting fingernails I mean, anything that is a problem for you, something you know you need to work on or that is a bad habit. Our Lady says to pray and we will know. Remember, whatever it is, the more difficult, the more merit we can gain and the greater the gift. Whatever it is, please do it with the heart. The priests involved related that never in their lives had they felt such joy in their hearts. So, let us do this as a group. Something wonderful that the IIPG can do for Our Lady.
Irish young woman named Maria healed during the youth festival August 2022 She heard a voice saying to her: "Look, you are healed, get up !: Mary in Medjugorje (August 2022) Nine months ago, Maria, an Irish girl, went to Medjugorje for the first time. She has been in a wheelchair for 4 years, she wanted to climb Mount Krizevac and some (Italian) "angels" helped her. After 9 months, she returns to Medjugorje and, with the intercession of Our Lady, she had the miracle of walking again during the Youth Festival (33rd Mladifest 1-6 August 2022). On Mary TV 's fb page there is her testimony (in English) where she shows everyone how she now walks "The extraordinary testimony of Maria Mann"
August 23, 2022, Archbishop Aldo Cavalli, Apostolic Visitor to Saint James Parish of Medjugorje went to visit Father Jozo Zovko at the monastery of Badija, where he resides. Father Jozo was the parish priest of Medjugorje at the beginning of the apparitions who was imprisoned by the Communist authorities in 1982 for not denying the Virgin Mary's apparitions in Medjugorje. Father Jozo (seated in the middle), Archbishop Cavalli standing behind
