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Medjugorje: A Pilgrim's Journey Second Edition
This inspirational work is a true story about one man's journey in search of his God. His adventure led him to a remote village in then, Communist Yugoslavia, now Bosnia-Hercovinia. Medjugorje is referred to by many as a "Place of Miracles." Updated Second Edition.
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256 pages, Paperback
Published October 7, 2011
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September 23, 2024
A BUSINESSMAN TELLS HOW MEDJUGORJE CHANGED HIS LIFE
Armando Minutoli is a Long Island businessman. He wrote in the Introduction to this 1991 book, "This book began 'writing itself' in my mind many years ago. I was approaching middle age and realizing that life's journey had an end... So, I asked myself, 'What have you done so far?' In attempting to answer that question I carefully reviewed my life's accomplishments. I realized that whatever I had done or accumulated really had no lasting value..." (Pg. v)
He adds, "For me the next question was, 'If I were to die today, where are I going?' My only answer was to reach out to God. Although I was a Catholic... I didn't have a personal relationship with God. I didn't know God... I felt the need to know God... Medjugorje is God's gift to modern mankind...
"As you read my account, I ask you to be open. Look past what you read with your eyes. Let yourself feel the wonder of Our Blessed Lady's presence. Allow her to touch your heart... Medjugorje took away any doubt that I have had about God and His existence.... I now know that His grace has always been present in my life. Yet it was my own choice whether to accept Him or not. Walk with me on this pilgrimage." (Pg. x)
To a passenger on the flight from Medjugorje, he said, "I shared how Medjugorje had changed my life. I explained that I was different now and that my life had a purpose. Fitting into God's plan I had come to know how much He loves us, and realize that God desires our love and a relationship with us. This is no different than any other normal father who wants his children to love him and be part of his life experience." (Pg. 82)
After hearing of a pilgrim who had damaged her eyes by looking at the sun, he recalls, "Hearing this, my serenity began to wane... I couldn't believe how easy it was for me and others to lose the serenity and peace of God. How could we have had such doubts, especially after witnessing what we had seen? It's incredible how the guy with the pitchfork can so subtly inject doubt and confusion into our lives and have such impact." (Pg. 98-99)
He says, "I thought back to the interview with Ivan. A pilgrim had asked him if he was afraid of Our Lady. His response was that he was more afraid of us. Most of the visionaries are introverts. They must find it quite unsettling facing large crowds of people and answering a wide variety of questions... However the visionaries all meet the challenge that God has given them with courage and prayer." (Pg. 106)
After he met a wealthy store owner, he reflected, "I hoped that he would carry Our Lady's message to those of his economic level. There is still so much work to do to deliver the message of Medjugorje. Those with worldly power can cover much ground with their influence. I thought of the Church, certainly it could have enormous impact. It is sometimes frustrating to think of how slowly the Church works before giving its blessing. With all the fruits that have been realized so far by the phenomena, it's hard to be patient while the Church remains cautious/" (Pg. 108)
Not by any standard the most "informative" book about Medjugorje; but the "personal" approach of this author may appeal to many readers.
Armando Minutoli is a Long Island businessman. He wrote in the Introduction to this 1991 book, "This book began 'writing itself' in my mind many years ago. I was approaching middle age and realizing that life's journey had an end... So, I asked myself, 'What have you done so far?' In attempting to answer that question I carefully reviewed my life's accomplishments. I realized that whatever I had done or accumulated really had no lasting value..." (Pg. v)
He adds, "For me the next question was, 'If I were to die today, where are I going?' My only answer was to reach out to God. Although I was a Catholic... I didn't have a personal relationship with God. I didn't know God... I felt the need to know God... Medjugorje is God's gift to modern mankind...
"As you read my account, I ask you to be open. Look past what you read with your eyes. Let yourself feel the wonder of Our Blessed Lady's presence. Allow her to touch your heart... Medjugorje took away any doubt that I have had about God and His existence.... I now know that His grace has always been present in my life. Yet it was my own choice whether to accept Him or not. Walk with me on this pilgrimage." (Pg. x)
To a passenger on the flight from Medjugorje, he said, "I shared how Medjugorje had changed my life. I explained that I was different now and that my life had a purpose. Fitting into God's plan I had come to know how much He loves us, and realize that God desires our love and a relationship with us. This is no different than any other normal father who wants his children to love him and be part of his life experience." (Pg. 82)
After hearing of a pilgrim who had damaged her eyes by looking at the sun, he recalls, "Hearing this, my serenity began to wane... I couldn't believe how easy it was for me and others to lose the serenity and peace of God. How could we have had such doubts, especially after witnessing what we had seen? It's incredible how the guy with the pitchfork can so subtly inject doubt and confusion into our lives and have such impact." (Pg. 98-99)
He says, "I thought back to the interview with Ivan. A pilgrim had asked him if he was afraid of Our Lady. His response was that he was more afraid of us. Most of the visionaries are introverts. They must find it quite unsettling facing large crowds of people and answering a wide variety of questions... However the visionaries all meet the challenge that God has given them with courage and prayer." (Pg. 106)
After he met a wealthy store owner, he reflected, "I hoped that he would carry Our Lady's message to those of his economic level. There is still so much work to do to deliver the message of Medjugorje. Those with worldly power can cover much ground with their influence. I thought of the Church, certainly it could have enormous impact. It is sometimes frustrating to think of how slowly the Church works before giving its blessing. With all the fruits that have been realized so far by the phenomena, it's hard to be patient while the Church remains cautious/" (Pg. 108)
Not by any standard the most "informative" book about Medjugorje; but the "personal" approach of this author may appeal to many readers.
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