Overview
On September 20, 1991, the history of Medjugorje was changed forever. On that day, thousands of Serbian reservists and civilian irregulars arrived in "neutral" Mostar. The U.S. Embassy in Belgrade ordered all American citizens to leave Yugoslavia immediately.Back home, the panic-fueled rumors began: Podbrdo had been bombed, St. James destroyed ... women and children were being machine-gunned in the streets ... Father Jozo had been killed, Father Slavko taken hostage...
In time, the wild rumors were laid to rest. But in the absence of reliable news, Paraclete Press continued to receive urgent queries: Were the visionaries all right? What of the villagers, the priests? Two weeks before Christmas, Paraclete's editor went over, to find out.
He returned with an encouraging report -- and a new grasp of the entire conflict. In these pages are fresh interviews with Vicka and Marija, Fathers Slavko and Svet, Father Pervan and Sister Janja. There is also a look at what lies behind the war -- and what may lie ahead.
For those who love Medjugorje, and would pray with understanding, this book is must reading.