On April 1, 2017, the whole parish of Medjugorje (Bosnia and Herzegovina) hosted an exceptional event. After almost 36 years of apparitions, the Pope's special envoy, Archbishop Hoser, celebrated the evening international mass in the church. We wondered what he would say about Medjugorje in his homily. It exceeded our expectations! Indeed, Archbishop Hoser not only encouraged us but also comforted us. He evoked the presence of the Queen of Peace.
"This devotion, which is so intense here, is extremely important and necessary for the whole world ... Let us pray for peace because today the forces of destruction are considerable... We need an intervention from Heaven, and the presence of the Blessed Virgin is an intervention, it is an initiative of God. Therefore I would like to encourage and comfort you as the Pope's special envoy! "
This last sentence was followed by a long applause. Very moved, many wept for joy (myself included!).
These were his most striking words, so significant for an official envoy of the Pope!
Sister Emmanuel +
The Children of Medjugorje, Box 8, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 88266 - gospa.frgmailcom