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pbaylis
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Just wondering what comments people have on the subject of Medjugorje and the apparitions and miracles there. It’s been happening since 1981 and is attracting millions of pilgrims each year, so I’m sure most people would have at least heard the name. The Church position is currently "Not a miracle but also not NOT a miracle’ (i.e. they just haven’t decided categorically).
JPII has stated on several occasions that he believes it personally and it is being called the continuation of Fatima. He has always encouraged people to go. Red tape is preventing it from being endorsed as “miraculous”. Apparently, one of the sticking points is that it could just as much be from the devil as from God. Also, the working group that studies and makes the decisions is comprised of religious and secular scientists.
On the subject of science, the visionaries have undergone extensive tests over the years from many different scientific groups and the general concensus is that science just does not have the tools to disprove or prove or otherwise deal with what is going on there.
However, the fruits are there for all to see. Many conversions and other fruits. People confessing their sins and changing their lives. A good starting point for interested people is medjugorje.org
JPII has stated on several occasions that he believes it personally and it is being called the continuation of Fatima. He has always encouraged people to go. Red tape is preventing it from being endorsed as “miraculous”. Apparently, one of the sticking points is that it could just as much be from the devil as from God. Also, the working group that studies and makes the decisions is comprised of religious and secular scientists.
On the subject of science, the visionaries have undergone extensive tests over the years from many different scientific groups and the general concensus is that science just does not have the tools to disprove or prove or otherwise deal with what is going on there.
However, the fruits are there for all to see. Many conversions and other fruits. People confessing their sins and changing their lives. A good starting point for interested people is medjugorje.org