MEDJUGORJE - A place of prayer and peace
In the mountain village of Medjugorje in Herzegovina, the Virgin Mary appeared to six children. She identified herself as the Blessed Virgin Mary Queen of Peace. Her mission: to promote peace with God and mankind through her son Jesus.
The visionaries tell us that a visit to Medjugorje is no accident. They believe that we are individually called to Medjugorje, and that it is truly a life changing experience.
What is a Religious Pilgrimage?
A pilgrimage differs from a tour in several ways. It is a personal invitation from God and is dependent upon the pilgrim’s acceptance. God's call may vary, but the purpose remains consistent: it is an individual summons to know God more fully. A pilgrimage is a spiritual journey to which the pilgrim responds to God's invitation. It is a time of prayer and to witness the miraculous signposts God has left for our return to him.
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Accommodation (per night) from $58 per person twin share, $76 single occupancy
Medjugorje package (on request)
Inclusions: Return airport to hotel transfers, 4 nights in 3 star accommodation in Medjugorje, 4 breakfasts and 3 dinners, complete activity programme available for the trip, either a 2 night package in Dubrovnik or 2 night package in Split
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Day 1
Arrive at the airport to be met by guide and transfer. After checking in to your hotel the afternoon is at leisure. Dinner is provided at the hotel (beverages not included).
Day 2, 3 & 4
Each morning at 10am you assemble at St James Church for English mass. On feast days and Sundays mass is at noon. You will then follow a path up Apparition Hill where the young visionaries first encountered Our Lady. Pray before the statue which commemorates the spot where Our Lady first appeared to the visionaries. A stop will also be made at “Blue Cross” a special place at the base of Apparition Hill for prayer and reflection.
At 5pm each evening (6pm daylight savings time) you can join the villagers and pilgrims to pray the rosary. Be present in the Church during the time of the apparitions at 5.40 (although the visionaries are not present) and then stay for the Croatian mass and Blessing of the Sick.
Depending upon schedule and availability, meetings can be arranged with the visionaries at their own homes, and additionally there is the option of visiting the beautiful adoration Chapel of the Oasis of Peace. There is also an opportunity to climb Krizevac Mountain, where in 1933 the villagers built a 30ft high cross on the anniversary of Jesus’ Crucifixion. This Cross contains a relic from the actual Cross of Christ given to the villagers by the Pope.
Contingent upon this schedule, you will visit Father Jozo’s Parish and attend his highly inspirational talk. When the apparitions began in 1981, Father Jozo was the pastor of St James Parish, and is considered by many to be the highlight of a pilgrimage to Medjugorje.
Day 5 & 6
Depart for Dubrovnik or Split where you will spend two days absorbing the sites and atmosphere of your chosen city.
Day 7
After breakfast and check-out you will be transferred to Dubrovnik or Split airport, check-in for your flight and head home.
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