The Visions of the Children: The Apparitions of the Blessed Mother at Medjugorje [Paperback]

Janice T. Connell (Author)

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Publication Date: September 1993

Featuring interviews with the six young Bosnians of Medjugorje who have been receiving visions of the Virgin Mary for twelve years, a spiritual exploration of the phenomenon shares the messages received by the children. Reprint. 35,000 first printing.

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In June 1981, six teenagers in the village of Medjugorje, Yugoslavia (now Bosnia and Herzogovina), claimed to have had visions of the Virgin Mary, whom they say has continued to appear to them over the ensuing 10 years. This compilation of Connell's interviews with the six shows them standing up admirably to the scrutiny of church officials, as well as to the intense tourism that news of the apparitions generated in the area. Two of the women, now married with children, have less frequent visitations; the others continue to encounter Mary, and her message to them is consistent: God is present in the world and in people's lives, and we must repent to bring about peace. Connell, who gave up a Pennsylvania law practice to become the visionaries' spokesperson, argues that the Medjugorje phenomenon falls within the tradition of 20th-century Mariology--the study of and devotion to the mother of Jesus--although private revelations are not included in official church doctrine. She sounds a poignant note when reflecting that the village survived communism only to be threatened now by the Yugoslavian civil war. Photos not seen by PW .
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"This new edition of The Visions of the Children provides a timely opportunity for all people to realize what is going on in the world. Those who read it prayerfully will know the Lord's way better." --Robert Faricy, Pontifical Gregorian University

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Product Details

• Paperback: 275 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press (September 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312099339
• ISBN-13: 978-0312099336
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,574,224 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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49 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is STUNNING., September 27, 2001

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This review is from: The Visions of the Children: The Apparitions of the Blessed Mother at Medjugorje (Paperback)

I really can't recommend this book enough for anyone interested in the Blessed Virgin, in Marian Apparitions, or in Medjugorje. If you are interested in all three, I'd consider this book a must-have. The woman who wrote the book interviewed not only all of the visionaries (the ones who see the Blessed Virgin Mary and have since 1981 !) but also the two child 'locutionaries' as well. Each chapter of interviews speaks of how it began for each person and 'where they are today' as far as which ones still receive a daily apparition and which have a yearly one now, and who has all ten secrets and who is yet to receive all ten (now, most have ten and some have nine). It explains the phenomena of Medjugorje very well. There are also photographs to go along with all the book talks about. I did not know there were child locutionaries (they hear the BVM talking to them, and I believe this because for one thing, the things those two children say are amazingly wise beyond their years) until I read this book.

The interviewer asks spiritual questions of each subject and the answers will have your mouth dropping open. I can't seem to hold onto this book; every once in a while I will buy a new copy, only to give it away again to someone I feel will be amazed by it too -- and they are. The interview subjects discuss heaven, hell, purgatory, God's peace, the visions, etc.etc. It's an amazing book, and will leave you feeling very good after reading it. I found it inspiring. [....] Right now it's my favorite book about Medjugorje.

39 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mary is the mother of every single person on this earth., September 27, 1998

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This review is from: The Visions of the Children: The Apparitions of the Blessed Mother at Medjugorje (Paperback)

This book will truly change your life. Its message is so simple. The Mother of God is calling us back to her Son. She wants us to totally surrender to God's will for each of our lives. I read a small book on Medjugorje 13 years ago and thought to myself, Wow! that's wonderful, but that was it, I didn't think about it again until I happened to pick up "The Visions of the Children". It contains actual interviews with each of the six children who have been speaking with the Blessed Mother. What they have to say will completely involve you with what is happening in Medjugorje. This book is for every human being on the face of the earth. God does not have favorites, He loves us all equally. Jews, Catholics, Protestants, Moslems, etc. - all will go to heaven if they love Him and keep His commandments. But we can do so much more to help others. Wake up! Do not be satisfied with the life you lead now. There is more, much more. If I had the money I would buy this book for everyone. Do not pass up what The Visions of the Children has to offer. It will change your life as well as the lives of those who encounter you after you have read it.

33 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Full of insight., September 25, 1999

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This review is from: The Visions of the Children: The Apparitions of the Blessed Mother at Medjugorje (Paperback)

This book has great interviews taken from the Medjugorje visionaries. The six seers, who see or saw the Mother of God daily, are interviewed in this awe inspiring book. They tell their story simply and make responding to God's desires more easy to achieve. They are full of knowledge from heaven that we simply would not know. They do. They have seen the future and what lies ahead for those who do not turn to God. They tell us what we must do now. They speak of the importance of prayer, of a Sacramental life, of a family that prays together. This book is a "must read" for anyone interested in Medjugorje and their future. Beware of some of the theology in the introductory and concluding chapters, they are the opinion of the author-not the Medjugorje visonaries. This book is a collection of interviews. Read them and understand the greatness of those who give their lives over to Mary in order to live heaven on earth.