Full day in Medjugorje

A picture of undisturbed snow on an outside pew. One of the good things about being here in the dead of winter is that not too many pilgrims come here during this time of the year. I have really been able to pray and meditate with lots and lots of silence!

Fr. Slavko Barbaric (statue of him above) was very involved with the visionaries and apparitions that took place here for many years. He regularly gave talks to visiting pilgrims, and wrote numerous books about the messages of Medjugorje. Fr. Slavko suddenly passed away on November 24, 2000. The day before he was to be transferred. From all the stories I have heard, Fr. Slavo must of been an amazing priest. They placed a beautiful stone up on Cross mountain where he had the heart attack.

Last night I went to the main International Mass (primarily in Croatian), occurs each night at 6pm, with the rosary one hour prior to Mass. I was amazed to see so many people come out to attend this mass. After the mass they had the Veneration of the Cross... it was a great way to end the day...a good opportunity to encounter the Cross of our Lord, from whom salvation comes...a real sign of His love.

PS> thanks for all the comments...I read them all.