Our Blessed Mother's Children
  On December 30, 2009, Cardinal Christoph Schonborn, Archbishop of Vienna and a member of the Vatican's Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, gave a powerful, lengthy talk at St. James Church in Medjugorje. Schonborn's talk revolved around the theme of God's mercy, and he did not hesitate to praise Medjugorje. His first words as he stepped to the podium were "Hvaljen Isus i Marija," a Croatian phrase that means "Praised be Jesus and Mary." This is a common greeting among the visionaries and Medjugorje villagers. The Cardinal repeated it several times and urged the crowd to repeat it with him. He went on to say "When you look at a place like Medjugorje, you can see a superpower of mercy. Many merciful deeds were born here or they were supported here." Cardinal Schonborn has been in Medjugorje since December 28. He will celebrate New Year's Eve Mass at St. James Church. The visit and implied endorsement from such a prominent Vatican Carid\\nal is seen by many as a very positive indication of the Church's stance on the apparitions. While some had expected Schonborn's visit to Medjugorje to be private, he has instead surprised the town by being very visible. He has spent his time concelebrating Mass at St. James Church, climbing Apparition Hill with visionary Marija Lunetti, praying in silence at Adoration, and, perhaps most notably, giving his talk today in the parish church with the Franciscan friars at his side. www.medjugorje-online.com  This morning, in Medjugorje, Cardinal Schönborn celebrated the 9am Mass for German-speaking pilgrims At the end of the 10am Mass for English-speaking pilgrims, it was confirmed that the cardinal would speak in St James church this afternoon at 3pm. This is instead of in the Yellow Hall as originally announced yesterday morning. A picture of the visionary Marija Pavlovic in conversation with cardinal Schönborn when they visited the Blue Cross yesterday. Taken from crownofstars.blogspot.com Jakov's Annual Apparition on Christmas Day 12/29/2009
Cardinal Schonborn to Speak in Medjugorje 12/29/2009
 It was announced in Medjugorje today, at the conclusion of the 10.00am Mass for english-speaking pilgrims, that Cardinal Schönborn, Archbishop of Vienna, and visiting Medjugorje for the first time, will give a talk in the Yellow Hall at Medjugorje on Wednesday afternoon, December 30. It was also confirmed that the cardinal will be the main celebrant at Midnight Mass on New Year’s Eve, and at Mass on New Year’s Day. Last night Fr Tomislav Pervan announced that the cardinal had arrived in Medjugorje that afternoon and had spent time in Adoration and then some time at the back of the church in prayer. As he left the church, the cardinal is reported to have said: “Who could make these things up? Who could invent this thing? Man? No, this is not a human opera.” Fr Tomislav then said that we should not forget that the cardinal had held an important position in preparing the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Cardinal Schönborn is one of the most respected experts in the theology of the Christian East and is also a member of the Vatican Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF). crownofstars.blogspot.com Cardinal Schonborn arrives in Medjugorje 12/28/2009
 Christopher Cardinal Schönborn, Cardinal Archbishop of Vienna, arrived in Medjugorje today, December 28, 2009, to celebrate the New Year and enjoy a few days of quiet prayer time. On his first visit to St. James Parish of Medjugorje, Cardinal Schönborn was greeted today by Fr. Petar Vlasic, the Pastor, and met with the Franciscan Friars including former pastor, Fr. Tomislav Pervan. Cardinal Schönborn shared that he plans to spend time with the Cenacolo Community and meet with Marija Pavlovic-Lunetti, one of the six visionaries of Medjugorje. He intends to be available to hear confession and will be celebrating midnight Mass at St. James Church on New Year’s Eve. medjugorje.net Fr. Neil's Holy Family Homily 12/27/2009
 Fr. Neil's Christmas Morning Homily 12/27/2009
 Jakov's Christmas Message 12/25/2009
 "Dear children! All of this time in which God in a special way permits me to be with you, I desire to lead you on the way that leads to Jesus and to your salvation. My little children, you can find salvation only in God and therefore, especially on this day of grace with little Jesus in my arms, I call you to permit Jesus to be born in your hearts. Only with Jesus in your heart can you set out on the way of salvation and eternal life. Thank you for having responded to my call." |  Fasting prayer and alms; self-denial, devotion and charity; these are the principal good works at this and every time; but they are more urgent now than usual, if we wish to obtain the special fruit of this holy season.
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