Show Notes
This episode on Medjugorje (or skeptics like to call it….”Mega-forgery”) is for all of those naysayers looking for hard evidence in the supernatural.
Having just celebrated the 39th anniversary of the appirations that first took place on June 25th 1981. Do you realize that NO other time in the history of apparitions have visions, of this type, lasted for such a long time, and on a daily basis? Also, the technology available today in the field of psychology and physiology have never been available during apparitions of other visionaries, such as with Bernadette in Lourdes in the 1800’s, or the three children of Fatima in 1917. Medjugorje was the first opportunity where a battery of tests using high tech equipment could be used to study every facet of the human being’s experience in the midst of an ecstatic state.
Italian neurophysiologist, Dr. Marco Margnelli, a specialist in ecstasy and altered states of consciousness, was part of the group of Italian doctors who tested the visionaries in 1985. Prior to his investigation he was an Atheist. Now, he confesses, he is now a practicing Catholic. There was not one doctor, professor, theologian, or scientist who tested the visionaries in all the 28 years of the apparitions that found anything abnormal about their behavior. There have been allegations by those who do not believe the apparitions to be true that the visionaries are hallucinating, lying, under the influence of satan, etc., but in regards to the actual tests and observations made by professionals in that area of expertise, the visionaries were found to be normal in every respect concerning their mental well-being.
After hearing of all the hard data, I think you will agree, there really isn’t much more proof we can ascertain. In fact, let me leave you with this thought….. if you were to turn the tables, and YOU were one of the visionaries, just ask yourself, what more evidence could you possibly give that would show more proof?
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More from Miracles of Medjugorje~ A Case for Grace
Located in the heart of Medjugorje is a spiritually powerful place of healing and contemplation. The focal point is an enormous sculpture of the Risen Christ....made mostly of bronze and copper. Slovenian sculptor, Andrija Ajdič donated it to the Shrine of Medjugorje in1998 after having it blessed by Pope John Paul II. It was installed on Easter Day. While named the Risen Christ, the intent of the sculptor was to merge the Crucified with the Risen Christ as one. It displays Jesus posed like a cross, yet he is resurrected because he is standing in triumph with his body imprint left on the ground. At close look, you can see the scripture of Psalm 138 is engraved over his loin cloth. Mysteriously, in 2002, just a few years after the statue was erected, a trickling flow of water, began seeping from the right knee of this sculpture that is very similar to a tear-like liquid. On any given day, pilgrims can be seen lining up to get close to the statue, some with handkerchiefs in their hands, wiping the “liquid” oozing from just below the right knee.
Jose was fortunate enough to have participated in the 40th anniversary in Medjugorje and shares his eye witness testimony. He has an astounding story to tell of the power of the Rosary and how it worked to deliver a woman from demonic possession! Not something you typically hear about everyday since we live in a very broken world where evil prevails. However, when encountering the holy place of Medjugorje these evil spirits don't stand a chance. Among, other miracles, fellow pilgrims saw the miracle of the sun (see vid at the 33 minute mark: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wmAEOKvyJk&t=2039s) and many noticed the cross ontop of Cross Mountain DISAPPEAR for 2 hours!
This is a follow up to my previous video, (Ep. 16) where I discussed how I was compelled to receive the Eucharist on my knees and directly on my tongue while in Medjugorje. However, at home I felt awkward and out of place.
In the 2nd half of our discussion, we reminisce of our time in Medjugorje at Adoration, Cross Mountain, meeting Mirjana, Cenacolo, Latta Castle and a special surprise friend who personally escorted us around town.
My personal pilgrimage to Medjugorje to visit the Blessed Mother with my Earthly Mother. Since we tend to get caught up in details, I split the show up in two segments. This first part is about the miracles we experienced while in route. We spoke about meeting Mirjana, being able to be present during Marija's daily apparition at her church, Apparition Hill and the Risen Christ Statue. Stay tuned for more. If you have a story you would like to share, please email me at: [email protected]