The above mentioned scholar, Donal Foley, has also written books about the Medjugorje phenomena. The latest book was published in 2011. Titled ‘Medjugorje Revisited’ it follows the visions from day one, to the beginning of the most recent commission, which began in 2010. It also tells about the background of the area, and the mix of folk religious practices, and sort of explains the tension between the Franciscans who are now in charge of the parish, and the local diocese.
I would also recommend reading a thread on this forum, entitled’ Medjugorje: A True confession’. I can’t post the link, using the browser I’m using. But, it should come up easily, in the search feature on the forum it is usually the third response in the list that comes up, in terms of relevance. It was started by a former sister, an American of Croatian descent, who was sent to a convent near Medjugorge, in hopes that she could learn the language, then be sent back. However, she had to leave, after two and a half years, due to illness. She is open and honest about how she was disrespectful to the bishop, and other things. You should really look it up. Although it is about 280 posts long. Both pro and anti authentic people posted, and most were quite honest, and respectful. In fact, it stayed going for about a year…an unusual thing, for any Medjugore-related thread! What we can’t discuss are the actual contents of the visions, or aposts that are meant simply to promote the apparitions. The facts of the case, the question of whether the church approves or not, and objective data are permitted.
I have more information, but will save that for when it becomes relevant here. Please, I hope you don’t have your faith wrapped in the reality ot unreality of these , or any apparitions. Even approved apparitions are not required for faith, and do not have to be believed in.
