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01/02/2025

February 1st, Feast of St Brigid (Naomh Bríd) born 451 - died 525, Virgin, Abbess, Patroness of Ireland.

Although she shares a name with a Celtic “goddess” about whom legends abound, St Brigid lived only for the True God and her heart belonged solely to Jesus Christ.

The entirety of St Brigid's life was marked by charity, hospitality and service of others. From her youth, she was lavish in her generosity towards the poor and her kindness and love were legendary throughout the length and breadth of Ireland.

She founded a monastery in Kildare and organised communities of men and women who consecrated their lives to seeking God and serving Him. She was assisted in her work by St Conleth, her spiritual guide. Her monastery became a famous centre of prayer and was renowned for the skill of its artists.

St Brigid's love for people was expressed in the warmth of the hearth, the kindness of her welcome and the graciousness of her hospitality. In everything, she sought the good of their immortal souls - that they would come to love God with all their hearts - as she did.

The story is told of a gravely ill pagan chieftain who was afraid of death. St Brigid went to him to calm and comfort him. From the rushes on the floor of his house, St Brigid wove a cross and used it to explain to the dying man how much Jesus loved him. The chieftain asked to be baptised and died peacefully. This is the origin of St Brigid's Cross which people still weave today from rushes for her feast day.

Tradition maintains that there was a close bond of friendship between St Patrick and St Brigid. It was St Patrick who received her vows when she consecrated herself to Christ. St Patrick and St Brigid are the principal patron saints of Ireland.

St Brigid loved God with an undivided heart and so single-minded and total was she, in the gift of herself to God, that is known as the Mary of the Gael (Mhuire na nGael).

In the Irish language, the name of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary is 'Muire' (pronounced Murah) - a name reserved for her alone. Irish girls, who are given the name 'Mary', are always called 'Maire' (pronounced Myra) - a slightly different pronunciation - out of reverence for the Mother of God. The only exception made is in the case of St Brigid - Mhuire na nGael.

Saint Brigid.
You were a woman of peace.
You brought harmony where there was conflict.
You brought light to the darkness.
You brought hope to the downcast.
May the mantle of your peace cover those who are troubled and anxious, and may peace be firmly rooted in our hearts and in our world.
Inspire us to act justly and to reverence all God has made.
Brigid you were a voice for the wounded and the weary.
Strengthen what is weak within us.
Calm us into a quietness that heals and listens.
May we grow each day into greater wholeness in mind, body and spirit.

Amen.

25/01/2025

Message of 25 January 2025

Dear children,
In this year of grace, I am calling you to conversion.
Put God, dear children, in the center of your living and the fruits will be love towards neighbor and joy of witnessing;
and the holiness of your life will become a true witness of faith.

Thank you for having responded to my call.

17/01/2025

The Lorica of St. Fursey is a beautiful Celtic prayer of protection attributed to St. Fursey to companion with us throughout the next weeks and months. In Christian monasticism, a Lorica is a prayer recited for protection. It is also called a breastplate prayer.

Lorica of St. Fursey

The arms of God be around my shoulders,

the touch of the Holy Spirit upon my head,

the sign of Christ’s cross upon my forehead,

the sound of the Holy Spirit in my ears,

the fragrance of the Holy Spirit in my nostrils,

the vision of heaven’s company in my eyes,

the conversation of heaven’s company on my lips,

the work of God’s church in my hands,

the service of God and the neighbor in my feet,

a home for God in my heart,

and to God, the father of all, my entire being.

Amen.

08/01/2025

For our Gospa Mir Pilgrimage Group Going To Medjugorje on the 12th - 19th May 2025

Flight Times

12th May 2025

Dublin Split
05.45 09.45

19th May 2025

Split Dublin
10.20 12.25

06/01/2025

From the Gospel, Mass on the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord - January 6th:

“ .... And there in front of them was the star they had seen rising; it went forward, and halted over the place where the child was. The sight of the star filled them with delight, and going into the house they saw the child with his mother Mary, and falling to their knees they did him homage. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh. But they were warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, and they returned to their own country by a different way”

01/01/2025

We want this to be one of the things that you begin thinking about now in 2025 ❤️

Join Our Gospa Mir Pilgrimage Group with Father Pat Butler

❤️ 12th - 19th May 2025 ❤️

Includes -

Return flights from Dublin to Split
20kg luggage plus 1 small bag
Reserved seats on plane
Transfer from Split to Medjugorje plus return
Transfer back to airport
Hotel beside Saint James Church , breakfast and
Dinner
Local guide for week

COST £695
Single Room Supplement £110 for week

Deposit £250 guarantees place

Advisable to book early as places will soon go

Payment by installments available

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31/12/2024

Wishing all Gospa Mir Pilgrimages friends and families a Healthy , Blessed and Happy 2025

Our Best Wishes To Everyone From The Gospa Mir Pilgrimage Teams in Ireland and Medjugorje 🙏🙏🙏

25/12/2024

*25 December 2024. To Marija*

Dear children,

Pray, pray, pray that peace may begin to reign in every heart and prevail over every evil and peacelessness.

Thank you for having responded to my call.

*25 December 2024. To Jakov.*

Today, on this day of grace, in a special way I am calling you not to live a life striving for earthly goals and not to seek peace and joy in earthly things, because in this way darkness takes over your life and you do not see the meaning of your life. Little children, open the doors of your hearts to Jesus, permit Him to take over your entire life so that you may begin to live in God's love and mercy. My children, only with Jesus in your hearts will you come to know the true goal of your life and long for eternal salvation. I am blessing you with my motherly blessing.

24/12/2024

On the Edge of Waiting.
(A Meditation for Christmas Eve, Eve)

Shhh.
Come away a moment,
my friend.
Come away
from the lights,
and the crowds,
and the shops,
and the noise,
and the pressure,
and the worrries,
and the old wounds that
winter us
before our time.
Come and sit with me here.
Rest.
Just for a moment.
Let me share with you
once again
what we forget
in our festive
frenzy:
He is coming…
Down the long ages of despair
He comes as Hope.
Down the rough road of doubt
He comes as Faith.
Down the broken byways
of the
human heart
He comes as Love.
He is coming…
Sit with me on the edge of waiting…
Sit in sacred stillness…
Breathe the deep breath of
blessing.
You do not have to do anything.
He is coming…
Whether you are ready or not
Aware or not,
Able or not,
Present or not,
Believing or not,
He is coming…
As the sun rises,
as the moon shines,
as the tides turn,
as the stars dance,
He is coming…
So do not worry.
Let the tyranny of
tension
fall from you…
You never needed to carry it.
Let the false face of
righteous readiness to defend,
dissolve.
You never needed to wear it.
How could you ever be ready
for this?
For the first proclamation of the
Kingdom to be heard in a baby’s
cry.
Nothing is asked of you
but
to be here and now
who you are.
Truly.
Fully.
Broken?
Yes.
Weak?
Yes.
Called?
Oh yes.
He is coming…
And He is calling you
to come to Him.
As He always does.
As He always will.
So, how will you greet Him,
the One who is coming?
The One who calls you,
to His crib.
(Yes, you.)
Will you prepare a place for Him?
Will you open the cave
of your heart to Him?
Will you place Him
in the sanctuary of your soul?
Will you lay Him
upon the rough straw of your life?
Will you swaddle Him with your silence?
Will you offer Him
the gentle warmth of animal breath?
Will you offer Him your love?
Or not.
He is coming…
Do not miss the moment
Of Mystery’s
mangered birth
by succumbing to
Bethlehem busyness.
No.
Become as still as a shepherd
watching the flock of slumbering sheep.
Become as still as a sage
watching the long dance of the stars.
Become as still as Joseph
hearing Angels
on the edge of dreams.
Become as still as
she who is the stillpoint
of love’s longing, filled with light,
and whose silence
brought forth the
Word of Love.
Be still and you will know
He is coming…
Always…
In stillness,
on the edge of waiting…
He is coming for you…
He is coming to you…
Always.
He is coming in Love.

21/12/2024

"Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed are thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen"

14/12/2024

The Prayer to St Joseph

Oh, St. Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God, I place in you all my interests and desires.

Oh St. Joseph, do assist me by your powerful intercession and obtain for me from your divine son all spiritual blessings through Jesus Christ, our Lord; so that having engaged here below your heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of Fathers.

Oh St. Joseph, I never weary contemplating you and Jesus asleep in your arms. I dare not approach while he reposes near your heart. Press Him in my name and kiss his fine head for me, and ask him to return the kiss when I draw my dying breath. St. Joseph, patron of departing souls, pray for us. Amen.

11/12/2024

We would like to wish all our Facebook friends and supporters a very peaceful and Holy Christmas time.
From all the team at Gospa Mir Pilgrimages.

08/12/2024

From the Gospel, Mass on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary, December 8th:

“The angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the House of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary.

He went in and said to her, ‘Rejoice, so highly favoured! The Lord is with you …. Mary, do not be afraid; you have won God’s favour. Listen! You are to conceive and bear a son, and you must name him Jesus. He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High’ ….

‘I am the handmaid of the Lord,’ said Mary ‘let what you have said be done to me’. (see Luke 1:26-38).

05/12/2024

MONTH OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

The month of December is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Chosen before time to be the Mother of God Incarnate, Jesus Christ, God created Mary perfect and full of grace, preserving her from the stain of Original Sin. Mary Immaculate is the most beautiful fruit of the work of redemption accomplished by her Son, thereby making her the perfect model of holiness for all Christians.

29/11/2024

Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel

St. Michael the Archangel,
defend us in battle.
Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the Devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray,
and do thou,
O Prince of the heavenly hosts,
by the power of God,
thrust into hell Satan,
and all the evil spirits,
who prowl about the world
seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

25/11/2024

Message, November 25, 2024.

Dear children,
In this time of the grace of expectation, I desire to call you to prayer for Advent to be prayer of the family.
In a special way, little children whom I tenderly embrace, I encourage you to prayer for peace in the world; for peace to prevail over peacelessness and hatred.
Thank you for having responded to my call.

(With ecclesiastical approval)

23/11/2024

FRA. SLAVKO BARBARIĆ ‘S 23rd Anniversary

Fra. Slavko Barbarić was born to Luca & Marko Barbarić on 11th March 1946 in Dragicina, Cerin. After his elementary schooling in Cerin he went to high school in Dubrovinik.
On 14 July 1965 he entered the Franciscan order in Humac and professed his final vows on 17 September 1971. He obtained a master’s degree in Austria. He was then sent to the parish of Capljina for 5 years before obtaining his doctorate in religious pedagogy in Frieburg and he became a psychotherapist.

On completion of his studies, Fra. Slavko became chaplain to students in Mostar and he led them in retreats. This however did not go down well with the Communists government and they persecuted him and brought him in for questioning.
Fra. Slavko was gifted with languages and readily made himself available to tirelessly serve the many pilgrims who had started to come to Medjugorje. He was officially sent to Medjugorje in 1983 having been originally appointed by Bishop Zanic (who at this stage opposed the apparitions) to put an end to the “nonsense”! Fra. Slavko, in obedience, with his doctorate in psychotherapy, interviewed at length the visionaries on numerous occasions and came to the realisation that they were speaking the truth.

He became the Spiritual Director to the visionaries, he guided and helped them grow in holiness by instructing them on the meaning and importance of living Our Lady’s messages in their everyday life. He wrote many books which became a teaching for pilgrims: “Pray With the Heart”, “Give Me Your Wounded Heart”, “Celebrate Mass with the Heart”, “In the School of Love”, “With Jesus & Mary Climbing the Golgotha to Meet the Risen Lord”, “Pray Together With a Joyful Heart”, “Fast With the Heart”, “Adore My Son” all of which were translated into 20 languages.

He gave everything of himself to help teach others about Our Lady. He taught people how they could come to know the merciful love of God through the words of Our Dear Blessed Mother. Fra. Slavko altruistically devoted his life to helping those who had no one to help them. He loved the marginalised and he gave of himself without hesitation. If Fra. Slavko were to be described in a few words, then it would be that he saw the good in everyone and he tried to help nurture it. He believed that is what Our Lady ultimately desired; she wants us to love.

During the war, he built Mother’s Village, a home for children who have lost one or both parents. He didn’t like using the word orphanage. He became a spiritual ‘father’ to nearly one hundred children who had lost everything; he took care of drug addicts and alcoholics in Cenacolo , prostitutes, the destitute, the broken and the sick. He never tired of being the advocate for the least. He spent countless hours showing through his words, deeds and actions, the love of God to everyone he encountered.

Fra. Slavko was a remarkable multi-tasker. He slept for a few hours each night and could be seen descending Apparition Hill or Krizevac every morning, when people were only rising. He founded the Youth Festival, the Peace March, the Prayer and Fasting Retreat, the Priests Retreat. He led Eucharistic Adoration and Veneration of the Cross in St. James’ Church. He led groups of parishioners and pilgrims in the Rosary on Apparition Hill every Sunday and Way of the Cross every Friday on Krizevac, where he himself took his last breath.

22/11/2024

Celebrating my 5th year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support. I could never have made it without you. 🙏🤗🎉

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This morning in Medjugorje outside Saint James Church we had our draw for those who have travelled with Gospa Mir Pilgrimages to come back to Medjugorje in 2025 for FREE. Father Pat and Father Jose helped in our draw. Thanks to Miguel for taking the video. Congratulations to Pauline , our winner , see you again in 2025 😁