Medjugorje: A Gateway to Peace and Prayer in the Modern World

Our Lady of Medjugorje: Experiences, Church Status, and What to Expect on PilgrimageCristy Murray and Father Perry Kenaston introduce the “Mary’s Message” podcast and focus this episode on Our Lady of Medjugorje, opening with prayer and sharing background on the small village in Bosnia and Herzegovina where six teenagers first reported apparitions on June 24, 1981. They describe Medjugorje’s core themes—peace, prayer, fasting, conversion, and faith—monthly messages given on the 25th through visionary Maria, and an annual March 18 message through Marianna, along with early government attempts to stop the events and the estimated 40 million pilgrims since 1981. They explain the Vatican’s September 2024 nihil obstat as permitting prudent devotion while not declaring every message supernatural. Cristy recounts travel logistics, climbing Apparition Hill, parish Mass and confession schedules, and losing luggage, while Father Perry recalls earlier pilgrimage experiences, including scents of flowers, a rosary changing to gold, and the “spinning sun,” and they close with a recent May 25 message and encouragement to subscribe and join the newsletter.00:00 Welcome to Marys Message00:52 Opening Prayer01:42 Medjugorje Origins04:17 Church Recognition Update05:26 Getting There Travel Tips06:17 Climbing Apparition Hill07:45 Mass Confession Rhythm09:32 Father Perrys Early Visit14:28 Luggage Lesson and Trust16:57 Latest Message and Devotions18:33 Closing Prayer and Farewell🎧 Subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share this episode to help Mary’s message reach more hearts.Inform the Travel Company that you heard about the Pilgrimage from this podcast.  Divine Mercy Pilgrimage Link - Poland November 2026Subscribe to our YT Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@BlessedMarysMessagesJOIN our Mailing LIST to get updates and be part of our prayer communityhttps://sendfox.com/blessedmarymessagesShow Sponsors:BlueVeil Wellness                                                               Balance. Nourish. Thrive.https://blueveilwellness.comFiat WellnessRestoring Women's Wellness: Catholic Principles, Functional Approacheshttps://fiatwellness.com