stock here, this is interesting stuff. Town of Peshtigo was ravaged by a forest fire, as well as Chicago and maybe 7 other events, per my research, caused by meteor storm, Those who were holed up in a church, after seeing Mary, were saved the fire spared that one Church.
Saved in Peshtigo, is far down as Lady of Good Help
Here are more specific locations for some of the Marian apparitions that were previously only listed by country:
- Our Lady of Fatima: Fatima, Portugal (1917). Mary appeared to three shepherd children, Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta, in the Cova da Iria fields. She gave them several messages, urging prayer, penance, and devotion to her Immaculate Heart.
- Our Lady of Lourdes: Lourdes, France (1858). Mary appeared to Bernadette Soubirous in a grotto called Massabielle. She identified herself as the Immaculate Conception and asked for prayer and penance for the conversion of sinners.
- Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal: Rue du Bac, Paris, France (1830). Mary appeared to Catherine Labouré, a novice at the Daughters of Charity convent. She asked Catherine to create a medal, which became known as the Miraculous Medal.
- Our Lady of Guadalupe: Tepeyac Hill, near Mexico City, Mexico (1531). Mary appeared to Juan Diego, an indigenous convert, and asked for a church to be built in her honor. She left an image of herself on his cloak (tilma).
- Our Lady of La Salette: La Salette-Fallavaux, France (1846). Mary appeared to two children, Mélanie Calvat and Maximin Giraud, on a mountain. She wept and delivered a message urging repentance and the observance of the Sabbath.
- Our Lady of Good Health: Vailankanni, Tamil Nadu, India (16th century). Mary appeared to a young boy and later to a lame boy near a banyan tree, leading to the construction of a chapel in her honor.
- Our Lady of Akita: Akita, Japan (1973). Sister Agnes Katsuko Sasagawa witnessed a wooden statue of Mary come to life and speak to her. The statue has reportedly wept and healed people.
- Our Lady of Laus: Laus, France (1664). Mary appeared to Benoîte Rencurel, a shepherdess, over several years, asking for the conversion of sinners and the building of a church.
- Our Lady of the Rosary of San Nicolas: San Nicolas de los Arroyos, Argentina (1983-1990). Mary appeared to Gladys Herminia Quiroga de Motta, delivering messages about conversion and prayer.
These additional details provide a more comprehensive understanding of the specific locations where these apparitions occurred (Ascension Press Media) (University of Dayton) (Wikipedia) (Cora Evans) (Wikipedia) (The Catholic Company).
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Here are the specific locations for the Marian apparitions you asked about:
- Our Lady of Graces: The apparitions occurred in 1936 and 1937 in the district of Cimbres, within the municipality of Pesqueira, Pernambuco, Brazil. The seer was Adélia Maria de Costa. These apparitions were noted for their messages against communism (Wikipedia) (Wikipedia).
- Our Lady of Garabandal: This apparition took place in San Sebastián de Garabandal, a small village in the Cantabria region of Spain, between 1961 and 1965. Four young girls, Conchita González, Mari Loli Mazón, Jacinta González, and Mari Cruz González, reported seeing the Virgin Mary, who they referred to as “Our Lady of Mount Carmel” (Wikipedia).
- Our Lady of Cuapa: The apparitions occurred in Cuapa, Nicaragua, beginning in 1980. Bernardo Martinez, a local sacristan, reported seeing the Virgin Mary, who urged him to promote peace, prayer, and the rosary (Wikipedia) (Wikipedia).
- Our Lady of Kibeho: These apparitions took place in Kibeho, Rwanda, from 1981 to 1989. Several young people, including Alphonsine Mumureke, Nathalie Mukamazimpaka, and Marie Claire Mukangango, reported seeing the Virgin Mary, who identified herself as “Nyina wa Jambo” (Mother of the Word) and conveyed messages about repentance, prayer, and the horrors of future violence if people did not convert (Wikipedia) (Wikipedia).
- Our Lady of Medjugorje: This ongoing apparition began in 1981 in the village of Medjugorje, located in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Six children, now adults, claim to have had continuous visions of the Virgin Mary, known locally as “Gospa.” The messages focus on peace, conversion, and prayer (Wikipedia) (Wikipedia).
These detailed locations provide a clearer context for each of these significant Marian apparitions.
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The apparition of Our Lady of La Salette in 1846, reported by Mélanie Calvat and Maximin Giraud in La Salette-Fallavaux, France, included several predictions about future events. These predictions, conveyed by the Virgin Mary, focused on both immediate and long-term consequences for humanity if people did not repent and convert. Here are the key points:
- Famine and Hardships: The Virgin Mary warned that there would be a great famine and hardships due to crop failures. She mentioned that potatoes, a staple food at the time, would rot, leading to severe food shortages. This part of the prophecy was fulfilled shortly after the apparition with the Great Irish Famine (1845-1852).
- Ecclesiastical Corruption: She foretold a time of great corruption within the Church, predicting that many priests and religious leaders would abandon their faith and moral duties, leading to a significant loss of faith among the laity.
- Chastisements and Disasters: The messages included predictions of natural disasters and calamities, such as plagues, earthquakes, and wars, as punishments for humanity’s sins. Mary mentioned that entire regions could be destroyed if people did not change their ways.
- Conversion and Penitence: A strong emphasis was placed on the need for conversion, prayer, and penitence. The Virgin Mary implored people to observe the Sabbath, attend Mass regularly, and honor God’s commandments to avert these disasters.
- Antichrist and Apostasy: One of the more controversial aspects of the La Salette prophecy was the prediction of a time when the Antichrist would rise, leading to widespread apostasy (the abandonment of faith) and the persecution of Christians. This period was described as one of great tribulation for the Church and the faithful.
- Final Triumph of Good: Despite the dire warnings, the prophecy also included a message of hope, stating that ultimately, good would triumph over evil, and there would be a renewal of faith and peace in the world after the period of suffering and purification.
The messages of La Salette were initially met with both acceptance and skepticism within the Catholic Church. Over time, they have been the subject of various interpretations and debates among theologians and believers (Ascension Press Media) (Wikipedia) (Cora Evans) (Wikipedia).
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Have there been any apparitions since 1984 to now, if so please list with similar detailsChatGPT
Here are some Marian apparitions reported since 1984:
- Our Lady of Kibeho (1981-1989):
- Location: Kibeho, Rwanda
- Seers: Alphonsine Mumureke, Nathalie Mukamazimpaka, and Marie Claire Mukangango
- Details: The Virgin Mary, identifying herself as “Nyina wa Jambo” (Mother of the Word), appeared to several young people with messages emphasizing prayer, repentance, and warning of impending violence and massacres if people did not change their ways. These apparitions gained attention especially after the tragic events of the Rwandan Genocide in 1994, which many believe were foreseen by the apparitions.
- Approval: The apparitions were officially approved by the local bishop in 2001.
- Sources: Kibeho Marian Apparitions
- Our Lady of Akita (1973-1981):
- Location: Akita, Japan
- Seer: Sister Agnes Katsuko Sasagawa
- Details: The Virgin Mary appeared through a wooden statue in the convent of the Handmaids of the Eucharist. The statue reportedly wept and delivered messages calling for prayer, penance, and warnings of severe future chastisements if people did not repent. The messages included predictions about church scandals and potential global disasters.
- Approval: Bishop John Shojiro Ito recognized the supernatural nature of these events in 1984.
- Sources: Our Lady of Akita
- Our Lady of Cuapa (1980-1984):
- Location: Cuapa, Nicaragua
- Seer: Bernardo Martinez
- Details: Bernardo reported several apparitions of the Virgin Mary, urging him to promote peace, prayer, and the rosary. Mary emphasized messages of love, reconciliation, and warned of future conflicts if her requests were not heeded.
- Approval: The local bishop gave approval to the apparitions in 1982.
- Sources: Our Lady of Cuapa
- Our Lady of Medjugorje (1981-present):
- Location: Medjugorje, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Seers: Six children (now adults) including Ivanka Ivanković, Mirjana Dragičević, and Vicka Ivanković
- Details: The Virgin Mary, referred to as “Gospa,” has reportedly been appearing daily to several visionaries since 1981. Her messages often emphasize peace, conversion, and prayer. The apparitions have attracted millions of pilgrims despite not having full approval from the Vatican.
- Approval: The Vatican has not formally approved the apparitions but has allowed pilgrimages.
- Sources: Our Lady of Medjugorje
- Our Lady of San Nicolás (1983-1990):
- Location: San Nicolás de los Arroyos, Argentina
- Seer: Gladys Herminia Quiroga de Motta
- Details: Gladys reported nearly daily apparitions of the Virgin Mary over several years. Mary gave messages that included calls for conversion, penance, and warnings about future tribulations if people did not change their ways.
- Approval: The local bishop recognized the apparitions as worthy of belief in 2016.
- Sources: Our Lady of San Nicolás
These apparitions, spanning different parts of the world, share common themes of prayer, repentance, and calls for conversion, often accompanied by warnings of future hardships or disasters if humanity does not heed the messages.
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The only Marian apparition in the United States that has received official approval from the Catholic Church is the apparition of Our Lady of Good Help. Here are the details:
Our Lady of Good Help
- Location: Champion (formerly Robinsonville), Wisconsin, USA
- Date: 1859
- Seer: Adele Brise
Background and Apparition Details:
- Initial Apparition:
- In October 1859, Adele Brise, a young Belgian immigrant, reported seeing a woman in white standing between two trees, a maple and a hemlock. The woman was clothed in dazzling white with a yellow sash around her waist and a crown of stars above her head.
- Adele was frightened and prayed, after which the woman disappeared.
- Second Apparition:
- The following Sunday, Adele saw the woman again while walking to Mass. This time, accompanied by her sister and a neighbor, the woman appeared in the same manner. Adele’s companions could not see the apparition.
- Third Apparition and Message:
- Later, while on her way to church, Adele saw the apparition for the third time. This time, she spoke to the woman, asking, “In God’s name, who are you and what do you want of me?”
- The woman replied, “I am the Queen of Heaven who prays for the conversion of sinners, and I wish you to do the same.”
- The Virgin Mary instructed Adele to gather the children in this wild country and teach them what they should know for salvation. Specifically, she emphasized teaching them the catechism, how to make the sign of the cross, and how to approach the sacraments.
- Adele’s Mission:
- Following the apparition, Adele dedicated her life to fulfilling this mission. She started a school and a chapel on the site of the apparitions, continuing her educational and religious work despite facing numerous hardships.
- Miraculous Events:
- In 1871, a massive fire known as the Peshtigo Fire ravaged the area around the chapel. Adele, along with other locals, gathered at the chapel, prayed, and processed with a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The fire miraculously stopped at the edge of the chapel grounds, leaving the building and those within unharmed.
Approval:
- In December 2010, Bishop David Ricken of the Diocese of Green Bay officially approved the apparitions as worthy of belief. This marked the first and only approved Marian apparition in the United States.
Significance and Pilgrimage:
- The Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help continues to be a place of pilgrimage, drawing visitors seeking spiritual solace, healing, and conversion. The chapel remains an active site of worship and education, honoring the messages given to Adele Brise.
Here are more specific locations for some of the Marian apparitions that were previously only listed by country:
- Our Lady of Knock: Knock, County Mayo, Ireland (1879). Fifteen people witnessed an apparition of Mary, St. Joseph, and St. John the Evangelist beside an altar with a cross and a lamb. The apparition was silent and lasted for about two hours.
- Our Lady of Fatima: Fatima, Portugal (1917). Mary appeared to three shepherd children, Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta, in the Cova da Iria fields. She gave them several messages, urging prayer, penance, and devotion to her Immaculate Heart.
- Our Lady of Lourdes: Lourdes, France (1858). Mary appeared to Bernadette Soubirous in a grotto called Massabielle. She identified herself as the Immaculate Conception and asked for prayer and penance for the conversion of sinners.
- Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal: Rue du Bac, Paris, France (1830). Mary appeared to Catherine Labouré, a novice at the Daughters of Charity convent. She asked Catherine to create a medal, which became known as the Miraculous Medal.
- Our Lady of Guadalupe: Tepeyac Hill, near Mexico City, Mexico (1531). Mary appeared to Juan Diego, an indigenous convert, and asked for a church to be built in her honor. She left an image of herself on his cloak (tilma).
- Our Lady of La Salette: La Salette-Fallavaux, France (1846). Mary appeared to two children, Mélanie Calvat and Maximin Giraud, on a mountain. She wept and delivered a message urging repentance and the observance of the Sabbath.
- Our Lady of Good Health: Vailankanni, Tamil Nadu, India (16th century). Mary appeared to a young boy and later to a lame boy near a banyan tree, leading to the construction of a chapel in her honor.
- Our Lady of Akita: Akita, Japan (1973). Sister Agnes Katsuko Sasagawa witnessed a wooden statue of Mary come to life and speak to her. The statue has reportedly wept and healed people.
- Our Lady of Laus: Laus, France (1664). Mary appeared to Benoîte Rencurel, a shepherdess, over several years, asking for the conversion of sinners and the building of a church.
- Our Lady of the Rosary of San Nicolas: San Nicolas de los Arroyos, Argentina (1983-1990). Mary appeared to Gladys Herminia Quiroga de Motta, delivering messages about conversion and prayer.
These additional details provide a more comprehensive understanding of the specific locations where these apparitions occurred (Ascension Press Media) (University of Dayton) (Wikipedia) (Cora Evans) (Wikipedia) (The Catholic Company).
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can you dig deeper to find location information on graces, garabandal,cuapa, kibeho, and medjugorjeChatGPT
Searched 5 sites
Here are the specific locations for the Marian apparitions you asked about:
- Our Lady of Graces: The apparitions occurred in 1936 and 1937 in the district of Cimbres, within the municipality of Pesqueira, Pernambuco, Brazil. The seer was Adélia Maria de Costa. These apparitions were noted for their messages against communism (Wikipedia) (Wikipedia).
- Our Lady of Garabandal: This apparition took place in San Sebastián de Garabandal, a small village in the Cantabria region of Spain, between 1961 and 1965. Four young girls, Conchita González, Mari Loli Mazón, Jacinta González, and Mari Cruz González, reported seeing the Virgin Mary, who they referred to as “Our Lady of Mount Carmel” (Wikipedia).
- Our Lady of Cuapa: The apparitions occurred in Cuapa, Nicaragua, beginning in 1980. Bernardo Martinez, a local sacristan, reported seeing the Virgin Mary, who urged him to promote peace, prayer, and the rosary (Wikipedia) (Wikipedia).
- Our Lady of Kibeho: These apparitions took place in Kibeho, Rwanda, from 1981 to 1989. Several young people, including Alphonsine Mumureke, Nathalie Mukamazimpaka, and Marie Claire Mukangango, reported seeing the Virgin Mary, who identified herself as “Nyina wa Jambo” (Mother of the Word) and conveyed messages about repentance, prayer, and the horrors of future violence if people did not convert (Wikipedia) (Wikipedia).
- Our Lady of Medjugorje: This ongoing apparition began in 1981 in the village of Medjugorje, located in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Six children, now adults, claim to have had continuous visions of the Virgin Mary, known locally as “Gospa.” The messages focus on peace, conversion, and prayer (Wikipedia) (Wikipedia).
These detailed locations provide a clearer context for each of these significant Marian apparitions.
4o
what future events did la salette predictChatGPT
The apparition of Our Lady of La Salette in 1846, reported by Mélanie Calvat and Maximin Giraud in La Salette-Fallavaux, France, included several predictions about future events. These predictions, conveyed by the Virgin Mary, focused on both immediate and long-term consequences for humanity if people did not repent and convert. Here are the key points:
- Famine and Hardships: The Virgin Mary warned that there would be a great famine and hardships due to crop failures. She mentioned that potatoes, a staple food at the time, would rot, leading to severe food shortages. This part of the prophecy was fulfilled shortly after the apparition with the Great Irish Famine (1845-1852).
- Ecclesiastical Corruption: She foretold a time of great corruption within the Church, predicting that many priests and religious leaders would abandon their faith and moral duties, leading to a significant loss of faith among the laity.
- Chastisements and Disasters: The messages included predictions of natural disasters and calamities, such as plagues, earthquakes, and wars, as punishments for humanity’s sins. Mary mentioned that entire regions could be destroyed if people did not change their ways.
- Conversion and Penitence: A strong emphasis was placed on the need for conversion, prayer, and penitence. The Virgin Mary implored people to observe the Sabbath, attend Mass regularly, and honor God’s commandments to avert these disasters.
- Antichrist and Apostasy: One of the more controversial aspects of the La Salette prophecy was the prediction of a time when the Antichrist would rise, leading to widespread apostasy (the abandonment of faith) and the persecution of Christians. This period was described as one of great tribulation for the Church and the faithful.
- Final Triumph of Good: Despite the dire warnings, the prophecy also included a message of hope, stating that ultimately, good would triumph over evil, and there would be a renewal of faith and peace in the world after the period of suffering and purification.
The messages of La Salette were initially met with both acceptance and skepticism within the Catholic Church. Over time, they have been the subject of various interpretations and debates among theologians and believers (Ascension Press Media) (Wikipedia) (Cora Evans) (Wikipedia).
4o
Have there been any apparitions since 1984 to now, if so please list with similar detailsChatGPT
Here are some Marian apparitions reported since 1984:
- Our Lady of Kibeho (1981-1989):
- Location: Kibeho, Rwanda
- Seers: Alphonsine Mumureke, Nathalie Mukamazimpaka, and Marie Claire Mukangango
- Details: The Virgin Mary, identifying herself as “Nyina wa Jambo” (Mother of the Word), appeared to several young people with messages emphasizing prayer, repentance, and warning of impending violence and massacres if people did not change their ways. These apparitions gained attention especially after the tragic events of the Rwandan Genocide in 1994, which many believe were foreseen by the apparitions.
- Approval: The apparitions were officially approved by the local bishop in 2001.
- Sources: Kibeho Marian Apparitions
- Our Lady of Akita (1973-1981):
- Location: Akita, Japan
- Seer: Sister Agnes Katsuko Sasagawa
- Details: The Virgin Mary appeared through a wooden statue in the convent of the Handmaids of the Eucharist. The statue reportedly wept and delivered messages calling for prayer, penance, and warnings of severe future chastisements if people did not repent. The messages included predictions about church scandals and potential global disasters.
- Approval: Bishop John Shojiro Ito recognized the supernatural nature of these events in 1984.
- Sources: Our Lady of Akita
- Our Lady of Cuapa (1980-1984):
- Location: Cuapa, Nicaragua
- Seer: Bernardo Martinez
- Details: Bernardo reported several apparitions of the Virgin Mary, urging him to promote peace, prayer, and the rosary. Mary emphasized messages of love, reconciliation, and warned of future conflicts if her requests were not heeded.
- Approval: The local bishop gave approval to the apparitions in 1982.
- Sources: Our Lady of Cuapa
- Our Lady of Medjugorje (1981-present):
- Location: Medjugorje, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Seers: Six children (now adults) including Ivanka Ivanković, Mirjana Dragičević, and Vicka Ivanković
- Details: The Virgin Mary, referred to as “Gospa,” has reportedly been appearing daily to several visionaries since 1981. Her messages often emphasize peace, conversion, and prayer. The apparitions have attracted millions of pilgrims despite not having full approval from the Vatican.
- Approval: The Vatican has not formally approved the apparitions but has allowed pilgrimages.
- Sources: Our Lady of Medjugorje
- Our Lady of San Nicolás (1983-1990):
- Location: San Nicolás de los Arroyos, Argentina
- Seer: Gladys Herminia Quiroga de Motta
- Details: Gladys reported nearly daily apparitions of the Virgin Mary over several years. Mary gave messages that included calls for conversion, penance, and warnings about future tribulations if people did not change their ways.
- Approval: The local bishop recognized the apparitions as worthy of belief in 2016.
- Sources: Our Lady of San Nicolás
These apparitions, spanning different parts of the world, share common themes of prayer, repentance, and calls for conversion, often accompanied by warnings of future hardships or disasters if humanity does not heed the messages.
4o
how about some more details about the only apparition in USAChatGPT
The only Marian apparition in the United States that has received official approval from the Catholic Church is the apparition of Our Lady of Good Help. Here are the details:
Our Lady of Good Help
- Location: Champion (formerly Robinsonville), Wisconsin, USA
- Date: 1859
- Seer: Adele Brise
Background and Apparition Details:
- Initial Apparition:
- In October 1859, Adele Brise, a young Belgian immigrant, reported seeing a woman in white standing between two trees, a maple and a hemlock. The woman was clothed in dazzling white with a yellow sash around her waist and a crown of stars above her head.
- Adele was frightened and prayed, after which the woman disappeared.
- Second Apparition:
- The following Sunday, Adele saw the woman again while walking to Mass. This time, accompanied by her sister and a neighbor, the woman appeared in the same manner. Adele’s companions could not see the apparition.
- Third Apparition and Message:
- Later, while on her way to church, Adele saw the apparition for the third time. This time, she spoke to the woman, asking, “In God’s name, who are you and what do you want of me?”
- The woman replied, “I am the Queen of Heaven who prays for the conversion of sinners, and I wish you to do the same.”
- The Virgin Mary instructed Adele to gather the children in this wild country and teach them what they should know for salvation. Specifically, she emphasized teaching them the catechism, how to make the sign of the cross, and how to approach the sacraments.
- Adele’s Mission:
- Following the apparition, Adele dedicated her life to fulfilling this mission. She started a school and a chapel on the site of the apparitions, continuing her educational and religious work despite facing numerous hardships.
- Miraculous Events:
- In 1871, a massive fire known as the Peshtigo Fire ravaged the area around the chapel. Adele, along with other locals, gathered at the chapel, prayed, and processed with a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The fire miraculously stopped at the edge of the chapel grounds, leaving the building and those within unharmed.
Approval:
- In December 2010, Bishop David Ricken of the Diocese of Green Bay officially approved the apparitions as worthy of belief. This marked the first and only approved Marian apparition in the United States.
Significance and Pilgrimage:
- The Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help continues to be a place of pilgrimage, drawing visitors seeking spiritual solace, healing, and conversion. The chapel remains an active site of worship and education, honoring the messages given to Adele Brise.
Sources:
These sources provide additional details and context about the apparitions, the seer Adele Brise, and the subsequent developments at the shrine.
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Our Lady of Medjugorje
Location: Medjugorje, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Date: Began on June 24, 1981, and continues to the present day
Seers: Six children (now adults) who have continued to experience visions and receive messages
The Six Visionaries:
- Ivanka Ivanković-Elez
- Born: June 21, 1966
- First Apparition: June 24, 1981
- Frequency: Initially daily, now annually on June 25
- Messages: Ivanka’s visions focus on family and the afterlife.
- Mirjana Dragičević-Soldo
- Born: March 18, 1965
- First Apparition: June 24, 1981
- Frequency: Initially daily, now annually on March 18 and monthly on the 2nd until 2020
- Messages: Mirjana’s messages include a focus on prayer for non-believers and preparation for future events.
- Vicka Ivanković-Mijatović
- Born: September 3, 1964
- First Apparition: June 24, 1981
- Frequency: Daily
- Messages: Emphasis on prayer, fasting, and the need for personal conversion.
- Marija Pavlović-Lunetti
- Born: April 1, 1965
- First Apparition: June 25, 1981
- Frequency: Daily
- Messages: Known for receiving the monthly messages on the 25th of each month for the world.
- Ivan Dragičević
- Born: May 25, 1965
- First Apparition: June 24, 1981
- Frequency: Daily
- Messages: Focuses on prayers for youth and priests.
- Jakov Čolo
- Born: March 6, 1971
- First Apparition: June 25, 1981
- Frequency: Initially daily, now annually on Christmas
- Messages: Concerned with the spiritual well-being of families.
Apparitions and Messages:
- The apparitions began when the six children reported seeing a woman they identified as the Virgin Mary on a hill called Podbrdo, near Medjugorje. She introduced herself as the “Queen of Peace” and called for peace, prayer, conversion, fasting, and penance.
- Ongoing Messages: The Virgin Mary continues to appear to some of the visionaries, delivering messages focused on peace, conversion, and the importance of prayer and fasting. Monthly messages are given to Marija Pavlović-Lunetti for the world.
- Secrets: Each visionary has received a total of ten secrets or prophecies about future events. These secrets have not been fully disclosed but are believed to pertain to the fate of the world and the Church.
- Pilgrimages: Medjugorje has become one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in the world, attracting millions of visitors annually. Pilgrims report experiencing profound spiritual renewal and conversion.
Church Position:
- Initial Skepticism: The Catholic Church initially approached the apparitions with caution.
- Commissions: Various commissions have been established to investigate the apparitions. In 2010, Pope Benedict XVI established a Vatican commission to study the events at Medjugorje.
- Pope Francis: While the Church has not given full official recognition to the apparitions, in 2019, Pope Francis authorized official pilgrimages to Medjugorje, acknowledging the positive spiritual fruits observed there.
Sources:
These resources provide more in-depth information about the visionaries, the ongoing apparitions, and the messages given by the Virgin Mary at Medjugorje.