On June 25th, 1981, Our Lady appeared to six children on a hillside near the village of Medjugorje in Herzegovina. She identified herself as the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of Peace. The children described the Lady as being very young and indescribably beautiful, with dark hair and blue eyes. Dressed in gray and white, she wore a white veil with a crown of stars. The Blessed Virgin Mary's mission is to promote Peace by inviting us to grow day by day closer to God through prayer. Since 1991, Croatian Mir Center has helped thousands of people get to Medjugorje. Most of those who experience the peace and spirituality of Medjugorje return over and over again.
SAMPLE ITINERARY .....
DAY 1Depart USAOur pilgrimage begins as we depart on our transatlantic flight to either Split or Dubrovnik. Enjoy dinner and breakfast on board your overnight flight.
DAY 2SPLIT - MEDJUGORJE (D)Upon arrival in Split/Dubrovnik, transfer by motorcoach to Medjugorje. Dinner.
DAY 3 - 8MEDJUGORJE (B & D) Medjugorje is a simple mountain village. Experience its beauty, spirituality, and peace. During our stay, we will share our faith with thousands of people from all over the world.
Each morning at 10:00am, we meet at St. James Church for the English language Mass (Feast days and Sundays English Mass is at noon). Our local bilingual tour guide will escort us to the Hill Apparitions where the visionaries first saw Our Blessed Virgin Mary. Pray before the statue that symbolizes the place of the first apparition. In 1933 the villagers built a 30' high cross on the anniversary of Jesus' crucifixion on top of Cross Mountain (Krizevac). We will climb the mountain through the Stations of the Cross. Also, visit and pray at "Blue Cross". A place of healings and graces at the foot of Apparition Hill. We will have the chance to attend meetings and talks with the visionaries (subject to their availability and health during our trip). We will also visit the community of Cenacolo (a rehab center). In the evening, we can join the villagers at 5:00pm (or 6:00pm daylight savings time) to pray the rosary. Followed Croatian Mass during which there is the blessing of the items you have with you. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament or Veneration of The Cross takes place after the evening Croatian Mass, except on Wednesday and Saturdays. We will also have time for personal prayer and reflection.
DAY 9MEDJUGORJE - USA Early morning departure to Split/Dubrovnik Airport for our return flight home.