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January 25, 2021
"Dear children! I am calling you at this time to prayer, fasting and renunciation, that you may be stronger in faith. This is a time of awakening and of giving birth. As nature, which gives itself, you also, little children, ponder how much you have received. Be joyful bearers of peace and love that it may be good for you on earth. Yearn for Heaven; and in Heaven there is no sorrow or hatred. That is why, little children, decide anew for conversion and let holiness begin to reign in your life. Thank you for having responded to my call."

Dear children! I am calling you at this time to prayer, fasting and renunciation, that you may be stronger in faith. 

In previous messages, Our Lady has used the word "renunciation" about twenty times. Each time, she invites us to embrace prayer, fasting, or repentance. In this month's message, she once again says, "I am calling you at this time to prayer, fasting and renunciation." Renunciation is always related to choices; whenever we make a choice, we must give up something else. For example, if we wish to place prayer at the center of our lives as Our Lady requests, we must give up something that currently occupies that position. To prioritize prayer, we must spend more time praying, which naturally means we must reduce the time spent on other activities like watching YouTube or television. Simply put, choosing prayer means we must renounce other activities.
      Similarly, if we choose to fast on Wednesdays and Fridays, as Our Lady has asked, we must give up our favorite foods on those days. The same applies to repentance. If we want to repent, we must renounce sin, worldly attachments, and material desires. Thus, Our Lady is calling us to give up whatever hinders our spiritual growth and holiness.

This is a time of awakening and of giving birth. As nature, which gives itself, you also, little children, ponder how much you have received. 

We are living in very difficult times, particularly due to the COVID-19 pandemic that began in earnest in March of last year. While vaccines are being developed and administered, and treatments are on the horizon, we continue to face challenges in all areas of life—social, cultural, educational, religious, political, and economic. Despite these difficulties, Our Lady tells us, "This is a time to awaken and to give life." What does she want us to awaken to and realize?
      She desires that we awaken from the spiritual pride of believing that we humans can do everything by ourselves and recognize how weak we truly are without God, the source of true life. She also urges us to give life—not only by thinking of ourselves and our families but also by caring for those who are in even more difficult situations than ours and showing them love and charity.
      Nature receives everything from God but does not keep anything for itself. Instead, it gives everything for the benefit of humanity. Although these times are challenging, we have already received so much from God and His creation, and we continue to receive countless blessings. Instead of focusing on what we lack, we should reflect on what we have and cultivate a heart of gratitude. We should also express gratitude in advance for what is yet to come, trusting in God's providence. Jesus reminds us of God's care for us with these words: "Are not two sparrows sold for a small coin? Yet not one of them falls to the ground without your Father’s knowledge. Even all the hairs of your head are counted. So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows” (Mt10:29- 31).

Be joyful bearers of peace and love that it may be good for you on earth. Yearn for Heaven; and in Heaven there is no sorrow or hatred. That is why, little children, decide anew for conversion and let holiness begin to reign in your life. Thank you for having responded to my call.

God has given us life on this earth, but this life is finite, and no one is exempt from its end. Each person has their own goals and purposes for living. As we begin a new year, it is essential to reflect on the purpose and direction of our earthly lives.
In this message, Our Lady emphasizes that for life on earth to be truly good, we must become joyful messengers of peace and love. This, she says, should be our goal in life. To achieve this, we must first cultivate peace and love within our own hearts and then spread it to others through our actions. The best way to share these virtues is by being a living example.
      The source of peace and love is God, and we can only receive these gifts when He bestows them upon us. Therefore, to live a life of peace and love, we must invite God into our hearts and allow Him to take the first place in our lives. We must trust in His presence and power and pray earnestly for Him to grant us peace and love. If we ask in Jesus' name for peace and love, God will surely answer that prayer.
      While many things are necessary for living on earth, Our Lady reminds us that peace and love are the most important, and nothing else compares in significance. No amount of wealth, knowledge, power, or fame can replace the peace and love that come from God. Without these, all other achievements are meaningless. The only way to truly live a fulfilling life on earth is by following Our Lady’s message.
       Heaven is real, and it is eternal. The Church teaches that there are three destinations after death: hell, purgatory, and heaven. Hell is the place of eternal punishment, purgatory is a place of purification for those destined for heaven, and heaven is a place where we will see God face to face and live in eternal happiness. Our Lady tells us to long for heaven because there, there is no sorrow or hatred—only joy and love. Heaven is a real place, inhabited by God, Jesus, the Blessed Mother, the saints, and all those who have been saved. Though invisible to us now, heaven is very much alive.
      While living on earth, we must long for heaven and prepare ourselves to enter it. We should thank Our Lady for teaching us about heaven and follow her guidance to make ourselves ready. She calls us to repent in order to reach heaven. Repentance involves turning away from all sin and evil and placing God at the center of our lives, living according to His word and will. To truly repent, holiness must reign in our lives. Without prayer, reading the Bible, attending Mass, fasting, and receiving the sacrament of confession, we cannot achieve holiness or repentance.
      Repentance is not a one-time event. We cannot say, "I repented last year, so I don't need to repent this year," or, "I repented yesterday, so I don’t need to repent today." Repentance must be a daily and moment-to-moment practice that continues until the moment of our death. This is why Our Lady, at the start of the year 2021, once again calls us to "decide to repent." She sees that we still have a long way to go, as she says, "Let holiness begin to reign in your lives." Since holiness has not yet fully ruled in our lives, she urges us to begin. However, she also sees the hearts of those who have already started on this path and those who are committed to walking it, and she says, "Thank you for responding to my call."
   
 
 
2020년 12월 25일

"Dear children! I am carrying to you little Jesus who brings you peace, Him who is the past, present and future of your existence. Little children, do not permit for your faith and hope in a better future to be extinguished, because you are chosen to be witnesses of hope in every situation. That is why I am here with Jesus that He may bless you with His peace. Thank you for having responded to my call."


Dear children! I am carrying to you little Jesus who brings you peace, Him who is the past, present and future of your existence. 


When Jesus was born in Bethlehem, an angel appeared to the shepherds in the fields of Bethlehem and said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find an infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was a multitude of the heavenly host with the angel, praising God and saying: “Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests” (Lk 2:10-14).

      The Blessed Mother, by saying, "I am carrying to you little Jesus who brings you peace," is once again echoing this song of praise. Jesus was born to bring peace to humanity, and the Blessed Mother, more than anyone, understood Jesus’ heartfelt desire for this peace and continues to understand it today. However, not everyone can receive this divine and heavenly peace that is offered as a gift. Although Jesus desires to give His peace to all, only those who open their hearts to Him as Savior can accept and experience this peace. Like the shepherds who, upon hearing the angels' message, went to Bethlehem to worship the Infant Jesus lying in a manger and praised God (Luke 2:15-20), those who hear God's word, accept it as truth, and follow it are the ones who please God and are able to receive the peace that Jesus offers.

      Paul writes in his letter to the Colossians:

"He is the image* of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For in him* were created all things in heaven and on earth, the visible and the invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers; all things were created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. He is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things he himself might be preeminent. For in him all the fullness* was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile all things for him, making peace by the blood of his cross [through him], whether those on earth or those in heaven” (Col 1:15-20).

      As this hymn reveals, all creation was made in and through Jesus Christ, and for Him. Thus, all beings, including humanity, derive life from Jesus, continue to exist through His power, and will ultimately return to Him. Therefore, when the Blessed Mother says that Jesus is the past, present, and future of our existence, her words are absolutely true. Jesus is the foundation of our being. Without Him, we would not have come into existence, we would not exist now, and we cannot continue to exist. Our past, present, and future are meaningful only when connected to Jesus. When we fully entrust ourselves to Jesus, who created us, sustains us, and leads us to eternal life, His birth becomes the fulfillment of our salvation.


Little children, do not permit for your faith and hope in a better future to be extinguished, because you are chosen to be witnesses of hope in every situation. That is why I am here with Jesus that He may bless you with His peace. Thank you for having responded to my call.


The story of Joseph is found in Genesis chapters 37 to 50. Joseph was the eleventh son of Jacob, who was later named Israel by God. Through Joseph, God planned to save his father, his brothers, and their entire family. No one expected Joseph to be chosen by God. At seventeen, Joseph nearly lost his life due to his brothers' jealousy and was sold to Ishmaelite traders, who brought him to Egypt. There, he became the steward of Potiphar, the captain of Pharaoh’s guard. However, after resisting Potiphar’s wife’s advances, he was falsely accused and imprisoned. In prison, Joseph interpreted the dream of Pharaoh’s cupbearer, who was later reinstated. Joseph asked the cupbearer to remember him when he was freed, but the cupbearer forgot.

      Two years later, Pharaoh had two strange dreams that none of Egypt’s wise men could interpret. Then the cupbearer remembered Joseph, who interpreted Pharaoh’s dreams as a warning from God: Egypt would experience seven years of abundance followed by seven years of famine, urging Pharaoh to appoint someone to prepare. Impressed, Pharaoh appointed Joseph as Egypt’s prime minister at thirty years old.

      Joseph prepared Egypt for the coming famine. When the famine struck, Egypt had enough grain, but Canaan, where Jacob and his family lived, did not. Jacob sent his sons to Egypt to buy grain, where they encountered Joseph, who eventually revealed himself as their brother. Shocked and fearful, the brothers were reassured by Joseph, who told them, “Do not be distressed, and do not be angry with yourselves for having sold me here. It was really for the sake of saving lives that God sent me here ahead of you. The famine has been in the land for two years now, and for five more years cultivation will yield no harvest. God, therefore, sent me on ahead of you to ensure for you a remnant on earth and to save your lives in an extraordinary deliverance. So it was not really you but God who had me come here; and he has made me a father to Pharaoh, lord of all his household, and ruler over the whole land of Egypt. “Hurry back, then, to my father and tell him: ‘Thus says your son Joseph: God has made me lord of all Egypt; come down to me without delay. You can settle in the region of Goshen, where you will be near me—you and your children and children’s children, your flocks and herds, and everything that you own. I will provide for you there in the five years of famine that lie ahead, so that you and your household and all that are yours will not suffer want.’”

      Jacob and his entire family moved to Egypt, where they prospered, and Jacob (now Israel) passed away peacefully in Joseph’s embrace. After their father’s death, Joseph’s brothers feared he might seek revenge. But Joseph reassured them, saying, “Don’t be afraid. Am I in the place of God? You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. So then, don’t be afraid. I will provide for you and your children.”

      Despite being abandoned, nearly killed, sold into slavery, and imprisoned, Joseph never lost hope. Through his trials, he deeply understood that the Lord was with him, strengthened by prayer and reflection. This conviction that God was with him was Joseph’s source of hope, even in the worst circumstances. He believed that God would use his trials and even his brothers' wrongdoings for the good of all. His faith kept the flame of hope alive.

      During World War II, a prisoner in Cologne, Germany, wrote on a basement wall, “I believe in the sun even when it is not shining. I believe in love even when I don’t feel it. I believe in God even when He is silent.” This unknown individual held unshakable hope and faith in God’s presence and love, even amid silence.

      The God who came to us as a human being is Jesus. We call Him Emmanuel, which means “God with us.” Although we cannot see Him, He is present among us. We firmly believe that He came as our Savior, is with us now, and grants us peace. That is why we can kneel before the Christ child in the manger and pray, “Lord Jesus, You are my past, present, and future. Only You can provide me with a better future. I place all my hope in You alone. Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to those on whom His favor rests!”

      Lord Jesus, You are the past, present, and future of my existence. Only You can give me a better future. I trust in You completely and place all my hope in You. Glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth to those with whom He is pleased.
   
 
 
November 25, 2020
"Dear children! This is a time of love, warmth, prayer and joy. Pray, little children, for little Jesus to be born in your hearts. Open your hearts to Jesus who gives Himself to each of you. God sent me to be joy and hope in this time, and I am saying to you: Without little Jesus you do not have the tenderness or the feeling of Heaven which is hidden in the Newborn. Therefore, little children, work on yourselves. By reading the Sacred scripture you will discover Jesus' birth and joy, as in the first days which Medjugorje gave to humanity. History will be truth which, also today, is being repeated in you and around you. Work on and build peace through the Sacrament of Confession. Reconcile with God, little children, and you will see miracles around you. Thank you for having responded to my call."

Dear children! This is a time of love, warmth, prayer and joy. Pray, little children, for little Jesus to be born in your hearts. Open your hearts to Jesus who gives Himself to each of you. 

In just a month, on December 25, we will celebrate the birth of Jesus. After being conceived in the womb of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Jesus spent nine months in her womb before being born as a baby. Reflecting on Our Lady’s message, "This is a time of love, warmth, prayer and joy," I suddenly thought, "Could this be how Our Lady felt when she carried her Son in her womb?"  When she bore Jesus, the Son of God, within her, she must have felt unparalleled love and warmth. She prayed to God the Father and conversed with her Son in her womb, filling her days with immense joy. Now, Our Lady invites us to pray for the Child Jesus to be born in our hearts. Through prayer, our hearts open to heaven. Prayer helps us cleanse our hearts of unnecessary and disorderly things, leaving a clean, empty room where Jesus can be born. Following Our Lady’s request, let us open our hearts in prayer to Jesus, who is giving Himself to us. Jesus says, “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, [then] I will enter his house and dine with him, and he with me" (Rev 3:20).

God sent me to be joy and hope in this time, and I am saying to you: Without little Jesus you do not have the tenderness or the feeling of Heaven which is hidden in the Newborn. 

Two thousand years ago, before sending His only Son, Jesus, as the Savior of the world, God the Father sent the Blessed Virgin Mary first. Similarly, now, before the second coming of Jesus, God is sending Our Lady to this world. Her presence is a message of joy and hope because it signifies that Jesus' return is near. Unlike His first coming, Our Lady is now preparing humanity for the return of Jesus by directly instructing her children on how to prepare through her messages.
       The world often promotes the idea that greatness is found in grand and spectacular things, but God’s mysteries are revealed in humble, simple ways. The incarnation of God in the person of Jesus is a prime example of this. The apostle Paul describes the incarnation of Jesus, saying, "Christ Jesus, Who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God something to be grasped. Rather, he emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, coming in human" (Phil 2:5-7). Jesus, when He came into the world, was born as a small baby in a humble manger in the tiny town of Bethlehem, with only 400 inhabitants. The shepherds of Bethlehem and the wise men from the East who came to worship Him recognized the Savior in this small, humble setting and were filled with joy. Though the setting was poor and small, they recognized the heavenly tenderness and presence of God in the newborn baby. Having witnessed all this, Our Lady invites us to discover and experience the tenderness and feeling of heaven in the Child Jesus.

Therefore, little children, work on yourselves. By reading the Sacred scripture you will discover Jesus' birth and joy, as in the first days which Medjugorje gave to humanity. History will be truth which, also today, is being repeated in you and around you.

Nowadays, we constantly hear the word "upgrade" in various areas of our lives—phones, computers, and apps all remind us to upgrade for better performance. Our Lady is using this term for us, telling us, "Little children, improve yourselves." This is a call for us to upgrade ourselves, to become better people, especially spiritually. We need to examine our current level of spiritual activity and make more efforts to grow. If we are praying five decades of the rosary each day, we should increase it to ten or even twenty decades. If we only attend Mass on Sundays, we should start going to daily Mass. If we have not been reading the Bible, we should begin reading it every day, and if we have not been adoring the Eucharist, we should spend time in adoration before the Blessed Sacrament. Only by increasing our spiritual activity and dedicating more time, effort, and devotion can we truly improve ourselves. This improvement doesn’t happen automatically or by someone else’s efforts—it requires our own determination and action, and the results will surely follow.
      In 1981, when Our Lady first appeared in Medjugorje, she came to tell us that God is alive. She asked us to pray the rosary, read the scriptures, attend Mass, adore the Eucharist, confess our sins, and fast. These might seem like ordinary practices, but when done with heartfelt devotion, they transformed the parishioners of Medjugorje and the pilgrims who visited. They experienced the joy of Jesus being born within them and felt a heavenly joy beyond anything the world could offer. Medjugorje became like a new Bethlehem, where, through Our Lady’s apparitions and messages, Jesus was born anew in people’s hearts.
      Through Medjugorje, God is calling humanity to repentance. For those who have responded, extraordinary miracles have occurred. They have experienced Jesus living within them, recognizing that they are already living in heaven on earth. God’s work of salvation through Medjugorje is not new—it is the same story repeated throughout scripture. Although history has progressed, humanity continues to struggle with the same sins and rebellion against God. Yet God never gives up on us. He continues to invite us to repentance and salvation, which is why He has sent Our Lady to guide us for so long.

Work on and build peace through the Sacrament of Confession. Reconcile with God, little children, and you will see miracles around you. Thank you for having responded to my call.

Confession is also known as the sacrament of reconciliation. While its primary purpose is the confession and forgiveness of sins, the process of reconciliation leads to peace. Confession restores our relationship with God, which may have been broken due to sin, and also heals our relationships with others. This reconciliation naturally bears the fruit of peace. By going to confession, we can promote and build peace within ourselves and around us.
      To reconcile with God, we must first distance ourselves from sin. This means repenting and, when necessary, going to confession as a concrete sign of repentance. Secondly, we must trust in God’s merciful love and never stray from it. Even if we do fall away, we must return to God’s love, like the prodigal son in Luke 15, who realized his need for his father’s mercy and returned home.
      When we reconcile with God, we become people of peace, able to live peacefully with those around us. We gain the strength to love and accept even those we once found difficult to tolerate. As this reconciliation spreads, others will be affected, and they too will experience peace in their relationships. This miraculous transformation begins with our reconciliation with God. Therefore, Our Lady urges us to first reconcile with God so that we can witness these miracles in our lives and around us.
   
 
 
October 25, 2020

 "Dear children, at this time, I am calling you to return to God and to prayer. Invoke the help of all the saints, for them to be an example and a help to you. Satan is strong and is fighting to draw all the more hearts to himself. He wants war and hatred. That is why I am with you for this long, to lead you to the way of salvation, to Him who is the Way, the Truth and the Life. Little children, return to the love for God and He will be your strength and refuge. Thank you for having responded to my call."

 

Dear children, at this time, I am calling you to return to God and to prayer. Invoke the help of all the saints, for them to be an example and a help to you. 

 

Why is the Blessed Mother calling us to return to God and prayer at this particular time? The answer is simple: because we have either forgotten about God and prayer or have drifted away from them. As we face the challenges of life, it is easy to forget God and prayer or to become distanced from them. This is why the Blessed Mother reminds us that now, this moment, is the time to return to God and prayer. The most important thing in our lives is God Himself—loving Him and returning to Him through the necessary means of prayer. Yet, we often fail to recognize this. Therefore, the Blessed Mother is calling us back to the most essential focus.

      All the saints, who lived in this world like us, had one central focus in their lives: God. He was their only love and their sole purpose. They gave up everything to love Him and were willing to sacrifice even their lives for that love. Following God’s example, they loved their neighbors as themselves and filled their daily lives with prayer to remain close to Him. For the saints, God and prayer were their everything.

      The Blessed Mother encourages us to seek the help and example of the saints. As we approach November 1st, the feast of All Saints, we remember their lives and ask for their intercession. However, the saints should not be remembered only once a year. We, like them, are living beings in God’s presence. Believing in the "communion of saints," we are called to commune with the saints daily. They are our spiritual friends and companions, powerful intercessors who see God face-to-face in heaven and pray for us. Therefore, let us daily read and reflect on the lives of the saints, following their example, and ask for their intercession. Doing so will provide us with immense spiritual support.

 

Satan is strong and is fighting to draw all the more hearts to himself. He wants war and hatred. That is why I am with you for this long, to lead you to the way of salvation, to Him who is the Way, the Truth and the Life. 

 

In situations beyond our strength or ability, we often seek help. Nations do the same, forming alliances to gain greater strength. Similarly, the Blessed Mother tells us to seek the help of all the saints because Satan is too powerful for us to defeat on our own. Satan is far stronger than we often realize, and it is dangerous to think we can withstand his attacks without assistance. As soon as we believe we can overcome him on our own, we unknowingly fall into his cunning traps. This is why we need spiritual allies—the saints. We must form a spiritual alliance with them to gain the strength needed to face Satan.

       The Blessed Mother explains that Satan is strong and fighting even harder to draw hearts to himself, desiring war and hatred. Why is Satan doing this? To lead people away from God and into destruction. War and hatred only result in one thing: destruction and death. When people distance themselves from God, Satan takes control of their hearts, turning them against each other, inciting conflict and hatred. If we harbor hostility or hatred toward someone, we must recognize that Satan has entered our hearts. We must command him to leave and immediately turn to the Blessed Mother, praying: "Blessed Mother, please help me so that Satan, who has entered my heart and stirred up hostility and hatred, will leave. Intercede with your Son, Jesus, to transform my heart into His and yours."

      The Blessed Mother is the mediator between Jesus and us. Her deepest desire is for all her children to receive full salvation through Jesus. This is why she has been appearing in Medjugorje for so long, guiding us to Jesus, who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Medjugorje is said to be the final apparition of the Blessed Mother, with no more to follow. The end is drawing near, and time is running out. Therefore, we must perceive the urgency and sorrow within the Blessed Mother’s gentle message, which is a plea for our souls.

 

Little children, return to the love for God and He will be your strength and refuge. Thank you for having responded to my call.

 

“One of the scribes, when he came forward and heard them disputing and saw how well he had answered them, asked him, “Which is the first of all the commandments?” Jesus replied, “The first is this: ‘Hear, O Israel! The Lord our God is Lord alone! You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength’" (Mk 12:28-30).

      The Blessed Mother calls us to return to love for God, which is the greatest of all commandments. When we love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, as Jesus instructed, He will become our strength and refuge. While we should never seek love for God with ulterior motives, loving Him ultimately benefits us. Nevertheless, we should not focus on the rewards of loving God. Instead, we should continuously give thanks for the privilege of being able to love the Creator of the universe. Let us strive to love Him with pure hearts, finding complete fulfillment in that love alone. May the following prayer of the psalmist become our lifelong prayer:

 

"One thing I ask of the Lord; this I seek: To dwell in the Lord’s house all the days of my life, To gaze on the Lord’s beauty, to visit his temple" (Ps 27:4).
   
 
 
September 25, 2020

"Dear children! I am with you for so long because God is great in His love and in my presence. I am calling you, little children: return to God and to prayer. May the measure of your [way of] living be love and do not forget, little children, that prayer and fasting work miracles in you and around you. May everything you do be for the glory of God, and then Heaven will fill your heart with joy and you will feel that God loves you and is sending me to save you and the earth on which you live. Thank you for having responded to my call."


Dear children! I am with you for so long because God is great in His love and in my presence. 


When the angel Gabriel visited the Virgin Mary in Nazareth to announce the birth of Jesus, she said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” (Luke 1:38) This statement reveals who Our Lady is. Mary always says the same thing before God: that she is His servant and that she desires for everything to be done according to His word. For her, God, His love, His will, and His plans come first, and she sees herself as a humble servant who carries out His will.

      God has sent this humble servant, Our Lady, to us through the apparitions in Medjugorje. She reminds us how great God's love is for us and that her coming to this world is due to the greatness of His love. From June 24, 1981, until now, it is God who has allowed her to remain with us for so long. This demonstrates how immense His love and mercy for us are. Through Our Lady’s presence, God invites us to return to Him, to His love, to find peace and salvation. The apparitions in Medjugorje and her presence among us are great gifts stemming from God’s boundless love.


I am calling you, little children: return to God and to prayer. 


Given this great gift, what should we do? As Our Lady tells us, we must return to God and, most importantly, to prayer, which is necessary to turn back to Him. Receiving a gift without expressing gratitude or acknowledgment toward the Giver would be highly ungrateful. Although Our Lady has been with us for a long time, we do not know how much longer this time of grace will last. We must respond swiftly to her call to return to God and prayer now, while we still have the chance. We cannot delay or assume we will have time later. No one can guarantee tomorrow. We only have today, and every day we must respond to Our Lady’s call.


May the measure of your [way of] living be love and do not forget, little children, that prayer and fasting work miracles in you and around you.


In his letters, the apostle John teaches us, “Beloved, let us love one another, because love is of God; everyone who loves is begotten by God and knows God. Whoever is without love does not know God, for God is love” (1 Jn 4:7-8). John makes it very clear: God is love, and we must live in love. God created the world and humanity out of love, especially creating humanity in His image. When humanity fell into sin, God promised to send a Savior through a woman (cf. Gn 3:15), and in time, He sent His only Son, Jesus, through the Blessed Virgin Mary. As John wrote in his Gospel, "For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life” (Jn 3:16).

      This God, who loved the world so much, even allowed His only Son to offer His life on the cross as a sacrifice for the sins of the world. God’s greatness is manifested in His love, and He has given us everything, even the most precious sacrifice of His Son.

      As beings created in God’s image, we are called to become love, like our Creator. Love is our very essence. This is not optional but necessary. John reminds us that since God is love, we must love one another, and knowing God's love enables us to truly love.

      Our Lady expresses her desire, “May the measure of your [way of] living be love.” For this to happen, we must first recognize that God is love. Like Him, we must be ready to give everything and sacrifice for love. All our thoughts, words, and actions must flow from love and be completed in love. As St. Paul said, “If I do not have love, I am nothing” (1 Cor 13:2), and we must carry these words in our hearts.

      Prayer and fasting, when offered with a pure heart and intention, are expressions of love. We pray and fast out of love for God and for others. Offering our time, our sacrifices, and our hearts in prayer and fasting for the peace and salvation of others is a profound act of love. When God receives such offerings of love, it is clear that He will bring about miracles within us and around us.


May everything you do be for the glory of God, and then Heaven will fill your heart with joy and you will feel that God loves you and is sending me to save you and the earth on which you live. Thank you for having responded to my call.


Our Lady tells us to make sure that everything we do is for God’s glory. This means placing God at the center of everything we are and do. We must live in constant awareness of God’s presence, always seeking to glorify Him in our actions. If we live this way, the result will be nothing less than heavenly joy filling our hearts. God will not ignore such a life lived for His glory. As Our Lady promises, “Heaven will fill your hearts with joy.”

      When everything we do is for God’s glory, we become spiritually purified. Our hearts and souls are cleansed because we seek nothing for ourselves, but only for God’s glory. In this state, we experience God’s love even more deeply. We will see how He has loved us in every moment of our lives and how He continues to love us.

In this clarity of heart and mind, we also understand how God is working to save us. We come to realize that God is sending Our Lady to Medjugorje to save us and the world.
   
 
 
August 25, 2020

"Dear children! This is a time of grace. I am with you and anew am calling you, little children: return to God and to prayer until prayer will be a joy for you. Little children, you do not have a future or peace until your life begins with a personal conversion and a change to the good. Evil will cease and peace will begin to reign in your hearts and in the world. Therefore, little children, pray, pray, pray. I am with you and intercede before my Son Jesus for each of you. Thank you for having responded to my call."


Dear children! This is a time of grace. I am with you and anew am calling you, little children: return to God and to prayer until prayer will be a joy for you. 


As Our Lady says, this is truly a time of grace. We have been given time to pray and the opportunity to return to God. Additionally, God continues to send Our Lady to guide and lead us back to Him, which is why this is a time of grace. Therefore, we should wholeheartedly thank God for allowing us to live in this time of grace. Even though we have done nothing to deserve it, God continuously bestows grace upon us. The fact that we can live in this time of grace shows how merciful He is. He deserves our eternal gratitude and praise.

      The presence of Our Lady with us brings to mind Jesus’ words, “I will not leave you orphans; I will come to you” (Jn 14:18). God does not abandon us as orphans. He sends Our Lady, our Mother, to be with us. Just as earthly mothers bathe, feed, clothe, and educate their children, especially when they are young, our spiritual Mother, the true Mother, Our Lady, also bathes, feeds, clothes, and educates us spiritually. Therefore, Our Lady’s presence with us signifies more than just companionship. She walks alongside us, actively intervening, nurturing, and helping us grow with love.

      To gain spiritual life and continue to grow, what we need is prayer. Thus, Our Lady invites us, saying, “Return to God and to prayer until prayer becomes your joy.” As we live in this world, we often seek things that bring us joy: money, fame, pleasure, entertainment, games, dramas, alcohol, and various hobbies or worldly amusements. While these things can bring joy, this joy is fleeting, no matter how abundant or frequent. They can never truly fulfill our hearts. Our Lady desires that we seek joy not in the worldly or secular but in the spiritual, for this alone brings true joy, enduring and eternal. That is why she urges us to pray until prayer itself becomes a source of joy for us.

      Prayer is a dialogue with God where we listen to His word and speak to Him. To pray, we must be ready to listen to God, focusing entirely on Him. Prayer connects us with God like a bridge, and without it, we cannot draw closer to Him. Our Lady calls us to return to God and prayer because prayer allows us to find joy in Him.


Little children, you do not have a future or peace until your life begins with a personal conversion and a change to the good. Evil will cease and peace will begin to reign in your hearts and in the world. Therefore, little children, pray, pray, pray. 


Though Our Lady says, "You do not have a future or peace until your life begins with a personal conversion and a change to the good," this message is deeply hopeful. She tells us that if we start with personal conversion and change towards goodness, there will be a future for us, and we will have peace. God desires to give us a future and peace, but it depends on our response. If we do not repent and change for the better, there will be no future or peace. It’s not more plans or human preparations that we need for our future; rather, it is repentance and a commitment to live with goodness. This message reminds us of Jesus’ words:

      "At that time some people who were present there told him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate* had mingled with the blood of their sacrifices. He said to them in reply, “Do you think that because these Galileans suffered in this way they were greater sinners than all other Galileans? By no means! But I tell you, if you do not repent, you will all perish as they did! Or those eighteen people who were killed when the tower at Siloam fell on them*—do you think they were more guilty than everyone else who lived in Jerusalem? By no means! But I tell you, if you do not repent, you will all perish as they did!” (Lk 13:1-5).

       Though our personal repentance and conversion determine whether we have a future or peace, ultimately, the Immaculate Heart of Mary will triumph. Evil will cease, and peace will reign in our hearts and the world. To prepare for Jesus’ return and Our Lady’s victory, we need repentance, a commitment to living with goodness, and prayer. Since prayer is essential for repentance and living a good life, Our Lady concludes by urging us to "pray, pray, and pray."


I am with you and intercede before my Son Jesus for each of you. Thank you for having responded to my call.


Our Lady tells us that she is with us. Though we cannot see or touch her, she is surely present among us. The reason Our Lady is with us is that she loves us. As a mother who loves her little children, she remains with us. This loving presence reaches its peak in her intercession before Jesus on behalf of each and every one of us. The phrase “I am interceding for each of you” is truly remarkable. Our Lady does not see us as a nameless crowd; she regards each of us as precious individuals with unique faces and names, treating us with personal dignity. Thus, our relationship with Our Lady is profoundly personal and intimate. She is not far away; she is very close, knowing each of our names and every aspect of our lives. She offers each of us, with all our unique circumstances, to Jesus, interceding on our behalf in a way tailored to our individual needs.

      Such a mother calls us to return to God and to prayer until prayer becomes our joy. She invites us to repentance and transformation into good people for the sake of our future and peace. How can we not respond to her call?
   
 
 
2020년 7월 25일

"Dear children! In this peaceless time in which the devil is harvesting souls to draw them to himself, I am calling you to persevering prayer, so that in prayer you discover the God of love and hope. Little children, take the Cross in your hands. May it be your encouragement for love to always win, in a special way now when the Cross and faith are rejected. You be a reflection and an example with your lives that faith and hope are still alive and a new world of peace is possible. I am with you and intercede for you before my Son, Jesus. Thank you for having responded to my call."


Dear children! In this peaceless time in which the devil is harvesting souls to draw them to himself, I am calling you to persevering prayer, so that in prayer you discover the God of love and hope. 


We are in the midst of a great spiritual battle between Satan, also called the devil, and Our Lady. This month's message suggests that the battle is nearing its final stages. Our Lady describes this period as a time of "harvest" for the devil, where he is trying to pull souls away from God. The use of the word "harvest" indicates that we are nearing the end of this conflict, as harvest is the final stage of farming. This also implies that Satan's time is almost up, and the time of the Immaculate Heart's victory is near. Just as the darkest hour comes before the dawn, we are in a time of great darkness, a time without peace.

      In this difficult period, Our Lady calls us to persistent prayer. As soldiers in her army, we are also involved in this spiritual battle against the devil. Our weapon is the rosary, and we must continue to hold it firmly, praying persistently. Even if we fall into sin or are spiritually wounded, we must rise again, go to confession, repent, and continue the fight through prayer. Through prayer, we weaken the power of the devil, and we are drawn closer to God. In prayer, we stand on God's side and discover the God of love and hope—the God who loves us, rescues us from evil, and gives us the strength and courage to begin anew, leading us to peace and salvation.


Little children, take the Cross in your hands. May it be your encouragement for love to always win, in a special way now when the Cross and faith are rejected. 


From a human perspective, Jesus' death on the cross seemed like a total defeat. However, the cross was the culmination of God's love for humanity and a necessary step toward the Resurrection. Therefore, the cross is the ultimate symbol of God's love and victory.

      Our Lady calls us to hold the cross in our hands, to feel the weight of God's love in the cross, and to reflect on God's victory over sin and death through it. The cross is the textbook of our faith. It teaches us that when we live and die for love, goodness, and God's will, we will rise in victory. No matter how powerful evil seems, the cross teaches us that those who follow God's word will ultimately triumph.

      Our Lady emphasizes that in this time, when the cross and faith are being rejected, we should be encouraged by the cross that love always wins. The world often teaches that we must always win, be strong, and put ourselves first. Many people refuse to believe in the invisible presence of God, mocking or dismissing those who believe. Faith is often ridiculed as irrational, with reason and science elevated above all else. This rejection of the cross and faith reflects the world's denial of God's existence and an attempt to place humanity at the center of everything. But no matter how much the world denies God, He exists, and we are merely His creations.


You be a reflection and an example with your lives that faith and hope are still alive and a new world of peace is possible. I am with you and intercede for you before my Son, Jesus. Thank you for having responded to my call.


Jesus said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life" (Jn 8:12). He also told His disciples, "You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and then put it under a bushel basket; it is set on a lampstand, where it gives light to all in the house. Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father” (Mt 5:14-16). Jesus calls His disciples to be lights in the world, dispelling darkness through good deeds that lead others to glorify God.

      As Jesus' disciples, we are called to bear witness to God's existence through our actions, so that others may come to recognize and praise Him. This is not an easy task, but it is possible when our actions are genuinely good, pure, selfless, and spiritually motivated, much like the life of Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta.

      As Christians, we are called to live with faith and hope, trusting in God's ultimate plan for peace and salvation. The Bible tells us that God will create "new heavens and a new earth" (Is 65:17), where righteousness dwells (cf. 2 Pt 3:13). The Book of Revelation also speaks of the new heaven and earth (cf. Rev 21:1). Our faith assures us that God will bring about a new world of peace, and we are called to reflect that hope in our lives and be examples of that faith.

       Our Lady reminds us that she is with us and is constantly interceding for us before her Son Jesus. She is our loving Mother, guiding and protecting us in this spiritual battle.
   
 
 
June 25, 2020
"Dear children! I am listening to your cries and prayers, and am interceding for you before my Son Jesus, who is the Way, the Truth and the Life. Return, little children, to prayer and open your hearts in this time of grace and set out on the way of conversion. Your life is passing and, without God, does not have meaning. This is why I am with you to lead you towards holiness of life, so that each of you may discover the joy of living. I love you all, little children, and am blessing you with my motherly blessing. Thank you for having responded to my call."

Dear children! I am listening to your cries and prayers, and am interceding for you before my Son Jesus, who is the Way, the Truth and the Life.

For 430 years, the Israelites endured slavery in Egypt, groaning under their oppression. Their cries for help reached God, and He remembered His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (cf. Exodus 2:23-24). God sent Moses to liberate them, and through His power and grace, they were freed from Egypt. This exodus became the foundational experience through which the Israelites came to know who God truly is, and it was through this that they entered into a covenant with God, becoming His people. This was not due to their strength or merit but solely due to God's compassion and mercy for their suffering.
      Just as God had compassion on His people, Our Lady, sent as a prophet in these times, listens to our cries and prayers. As a loving mother, she knows the pain and suffering of her children. She hears our prayers and intercedes for us before her Son Jesus, the way, the truth, and the life, because only He can transform our cries into joy and respond to our needs in the most perfect way.
      When we find ourselves in situations where we cry out and pray desperately, we must remember that Our Lady is aware of everything. We are never alone—our Mother knows our situation, our difficulties, and offers all our concerns to Jesus, interceding on our behalf. She reminds us that we must seek Jesus, the true source of life, truth, and the path to our salvation.

Return, little children, to prayer and open your hearts in this time of grace and set out on the way of conversion. 

Yesterday, I visited a large Walmart in the U.S., and while parking, I noticed a Bible verse written on the rear door of a neighboring car: "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way and the truth and the life'” (Jn 14:6). This surprised and moved me because it echoed the message from Our Lady this month, where she says she is interceding before her Son Jesus, the way, the truth, and the life.
      Our Lady calls us to "return to prayer and open your hearts in this time of grace and set out on the way of conversion" To recognize that Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life, we must pray. Prayer strengthens our faith, purifies our hearts, and opens our eyes to Jesus. When we pray, we realize that this moment is a time of grace and are led to conversion. Prayer is like a vehicle that takes us to Jesus, and embarking on the path of conversion begins with prayer.

Your life is passing and, without God, does not have meaning. This is why I am with you to lead you towards holiness of life, so that each of you may discover the joy of living. I love you all, little children, and am blessing you with my motherly blessing. Thank you for having responded to my call.

Everyone born into this world will eventually face death, meaning that our life on this earth has an inevitable end. Yet, many people live as though they will never die or as if their earthly life will last forever, living in ignorance of the transient nature of life. Only those who live with the awareness that death can come at any time are truly wise. But even wiser are those who recognize that earthly life is fleeting and do not become ensnared by it. The wisest are those who live their earthly lives according to God's will, realizing that without God, life has no meaning.
      Our Lady reminds us, "Your life is passing and, without God, does not have meaning." Indeed, our lives are fleeting, and we are pilgrims on this earth. This earthly life is not our final destination; it is only a temporary stop on the way to our eternal home in Heaven. Life is a gift from God, and living it according to His will is our true purpose.
A life without God has no meaning, joy, or holiness. Even if all human needs are satisfied, a life without God is still empty and anxious. That is why Our Lady comes to us, to guide us to live a life centered on God. Let us invite God deeply into our lives, with gratitude to Our Lady for her love and blessing, so that we may live a holy life with joy and purpose.
   
 
 
May 25, 2020
"Dear children! Pray with me for a new life for all of you. In your hearts, little children, you know what needs to be changed. Return to God and His Commandments, so that the Holy Spirit may change your lives and the face of this earth, which is in need of renewal in the spirit. Little children, be prayer for all those who do not pray; be joy for all those who do not see the way out; be carriers of light in the darkness of this peaceless time. Pray and seek the help and protection of the saints so that you also could yearn for Heaven and Heavenly realities. I am with you and am protecting and blessing all of you with my motherly blessing. Thank you for having responded to my call."

Dear children! Pray with me for a new life for all of you. 

We are living in a time we have never experienced before due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Everything in our daily lives has become cautious and inconvenient, yet we endure it all to adapt to this new environment in order to survive.
      Our Lady fully understands our struggles because she is our mother, who calls us "dear children." She is concerned not only about our physical well-being but also, and more importantly, our spiritual and eternal life. While Our Lady wishes for us to live happily on this earth, she reminds us that this world is passing away and that our lives are like flowers that bloom in spring and wither soon after. That is why she invites us to focus not on this world, but on Heaven, and to pray for new life—eternal life in Heaven with her and with God.
      This new life is not something our physical bodies, the world, or any other created thing can give us. It is the new spiritual life that God the Father gives us through Jesus in the Holy Spirit. It is the life that Jesus provided for us through His death on the Cross and His resurrection, the new life we receive when we partake in His Body and Blood in the Eucharist. It is the life of living not by bread alone but by the Word of God, of dying to the world and being born again in God through baptism in water and the Spirit, living solely as His children. Our Lady wishes for all of us to live this new life abundantly while we are still on earth. She calls us to pray with her for this new life because, as she showed during Pentecost, prayer with her brings the Holy Spirit.

In your hearts, little children, you know what needs to be changed. Return to God and His Commandments, so that the Holy Spirit may change your lives and the face of this earth, which is in need of renewal in the spirit.

God has planted a conscience in our hearts, and deep down, we know what changes we need to make in our lives. But often, even though we know the wrongs we commit, we avoid facing them because it is a painful process. However, without this examination, our lives will never change.
      Our Lady invites us to look deeply into our hearts and to return to God and His commandments. Just like the prodigal son who, after realizing his sins, returned to his father, saying, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son” (Luke 15:21).
     As we approach Pentecost, we remember how the Holy Spirit transformed the apostles after they prayed with Our Lady. The apostles, who had previously been afraid, became courageous and began proclaiming Jesus as the Savior. When we pray with Our Lady and return to God’s commandments, the Holy Spirit will also come upon us, transforming our lives and renewing the face of the earth.

Little children, be prayer for all those who do not pray; be joy for all those who do not see the way out; be carriers of light in the darkness of this peaceless time.

Jesus told us to be the salt and light of the world (cf. Mt 5:13-14) because He wanted the world to avoid corruption and escape darkness through us. We are not called to live for ourselves but to live for Jesus, fulfilling our mission to bring His message to the world.
      Our Lady urges us to “be prayer" for those who do not pray. Instead of judging or condemning them, we should intercede for them. We are called to love others and to be the light and support they need. We are also called to "be joy" for those who cannot find their way out of despair, to show them the way and help them escape their difficulties.
      We live in a time of great darkness and lack of peace. Instead of complaining about the darkness, we are called to bring light through our good deeds, as Jesus instructed us (Matthew 5:16). We must actively bring peace and light to the world by following the example of Jesus, who sacrificed Himself for us as the Good Shepherd.

Pray and seek the help and protection of the saints so that you also could yearn for Heaven and Heavenly realities. I am with you and am protecting and blessing all of you with my motherly blessing. Thank you for having responded to my call.

When we were baptized, we chose a patron saint, and we are encouraged to pray to that saint for help and protection. Our Lady reminds us that countless saints in Heaven are ready to help and protect us, even though we cannot see them.
     We can invoke their help by praying the Litany of the Saints or by calling on the specific saints to whom we feel a special devotion. The saints, having lived through trials on earth, understand our struggles and are eager to assist us, leading us to long for Heaven as they do.
      By praying to the saints and seeking their protection, we can grow in our desire for Heaven. They inspire us to live holy lives on earth and help us become future citizens of Heaven.
   
 
 
April 25, 2020
"Dear children! May this time be an incentive for personal conversion for you. Pray, little children, in solitude, to the Holy Spirit to strengthen you in faith and trust in God, that you may be worthy witnesses of the love which God bestows upon you through my presence. Little children, do not permit trials to harden your heart and for prayer to be like a desert. Be a reflection of God's love and witness the Risen Jesus by your lives. I am with you and I love all of you with my motherly love. Thank you for having responded to my call."

Dear children! May this time be an incentive for personal conversion for you. 

Our Lady says, "Dear children! May this time be an incentive for personal conversion for you." What does “this time” refer to? It is a time when the entire world is paralyzed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and people are gripped by fear and anxiety. Except for a few exemplary countries like ours, many nations have issued stay-at-home orders for their citizens, causing great inconvenience in daily life. Beyond inconvenience, many people have lost their jobs and are suffering economically due to the inability to work. Social distancing measures have resulted in the closure of businesses, schools, and social gatherings, including restrictions on religious activities, affecting people of all ages and backgrounds.
      Our Lady uses the phrase “this time” to show that she is fully aware of the difficult situation we are living in. Just as the disciples locked themselves in a room in fear after Jesus' crucifixion, we too are facing fear and uncertainty. But Our Lady offers us a way out of this fear: she calls us to use this time as a catalyst for personal conversion. She invites us to turn our hearts back to God and to align our lives with His will. She reminds us that, in this time when human strength feels powerless, the only way forward is to place our full trust in God. She urges us to take this time as an opportunity to turn our gaze towards God and return to Him.
       Jesus also offers this invitation: “I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit, because without me you can do nothing. Anyone who does not remain in me will be thrown out like a branch and wither; people will gather them and throw them into a fire and they will be burned. If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask for whatever you want and it will be done for you” (Jn 15:5-7).

Pray, little children, in solitude, to the Holy Spirit to strengthen you in faith and trust in God, that you may be worthy witnesses of the love which God bestows upon you through my presence.

While our country has resumed public Masses with certain conditions, many countries, including Medjugorje in Bosnia-Herzegovina, where Our Lady is appearing, have suspended public Masses.
      In this context, Our Lady says, "Pray, little children, in solitude, to the Holy Spirit to strengthen you in faith and trust in." Why "alone"? Because we are in a time of social distancing, and much of our usual activities are restricted. The word "alone" here refers not to loneliness but to solitude—a peaceful, intentional time alone with God. In this solitude, whether in church, in your room, or in a quiet place, pray to the Holy Spirit, asking Him to strengthen your faith and trust in God. Kneel before the crucifix or hold a crucifix in your hands, gazing upon Jesus, and ask Him to send the Holy Spirit to comfort and strengthen you, trusting in Jesus' words:
      “Ask and you will receive; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives; and the one who seeks, finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. What father among you would hand his son a snake when he asks for a fish? Or hand him a scorpion when he asks for an egg? If you then, who are wicked, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the Father in heaven give the holy Spirit to those who ask him?” (Lk 11:9-13).
      The love of God, who sent His only Son to the world, still continues today. Although the world may have forgotten God’s love, He continues to love us and calls us to eternal life through Our Lady. Just as He sent His Son into the world through Mary, God is now sending Our Lady ahead of Jesus' second coming. Through the apparitions in Medjugorje, God shows that He has not forgotten us and still loves us. As witnesses to the authenticity of the Medjugorje apparitions, we are called to share this love with the world.

Little children, do not permit trials to harden your heart and for prayer to be like a desert. Be a reflection of God's love and witness the Risen Jesus by your lives. I am with you and I love all of you with my motherly love. Thank you for having responded to my call.

Our Lady says, "Little children, do not permit trials to harden your heart and for prayer to be like a desert." She acknowledges the trials we are facing, both globally due to the pandemic and personally. Many people are experiencing great suffering, and Our Lady does not want these trials to harden our hearts. When our hearts harden, we may lose hope, stop praying, or turn away from God.
      Prayer can become difficult during trials, but Our Lady reminds us not to let our prayer life dry up. A desert symbolizes barrenness and dryness, and Our Lady warns us not to allow our prayer to become like this. In times of trial, we must open our hearts even more to God, trust in Him, and pray with faith, because He loves us and is always with us.
      We are called to reflect God's love to others and testify to the risen Jesus through our lives. To do this, we must first experience God’s love and the power of Jesus’ resurrection in our own lives. This is not something we can achieve on our own, which is why we need Our Lady’s help. By surrendering ourselves to her maternal guidance, she will help us live lives that reflect God’s love and witness to the risen Christ.

   
   
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