Messages of the Blessed Virgin 1981-1982

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 6:00p.m.

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. Vicka sprinkles holy water on Our Lady. She asks Our Lady to stay, if 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 wish. "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. They 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 police was tracking down the visionaries. 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. "Praised 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 11:15 p.m. Go in the peace of God."

They saw the face of Jesus, brown eyes, beard, and long hair to prepare them for the suffering and persecution they had 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. " [The police threatened him]

July 29, 1981. The Virgin reveals her self in Vicka's room. They asked about a sick person. "Praised 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. The struggle is 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 2:00 A.M. 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. My wish is: 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. "Praised 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. "Praised 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 Herzegovina. A large number of people distinguish themselves through their piety and their faith."

End of August 1981. 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 asks 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. "Praised 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 fervour 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 fervour. 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 Herzegovina.

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 fervour."

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 are 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. Then 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. "Praised 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. "Praised 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 favours from me and my Son. Let the world keeps 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 fervour. Let 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 was present. Vicka relates: "We all felt a profound peace about and within us. Our Lady looked at us with a beautiful sweetness."

"Oh, 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 also 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 sing: "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 neighbour. Let 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 to 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.

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."

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