Queen of the Cosmos: Interviews with the Visionaries of Medjugorje

by Janice T. Connell

On June 24th, 1981, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to two young girls, Mirjana Dragicevic and Ivanka Ivankovic, as they were walking along the outskirts of the village of Medjugorje near the Adriatic Coast in hte mountainous region of Bosnia. Ivanka, noticing first, said to Mirjana, "Look what's up there on the hill!" They saw a brilliant light and a shining figure. Ivanka said, "Mirjana, could it be the Blessed Mother?" Mirjana waved her hand and said, "Come on! You think she would appear to us?" And frightened, the two girls ran away.  Queen of the Cosmos, Introduction

Forty years ago, in the tiny mountain village of Medjugorje, Bosnia, six young people began to report seeing visions of the Virgin Mary. Through their encounters, messages of the importance of prayer, conversion, and reconciliation have been revealed to them. Queen of the Cosmos provides an opportunity to hear these messages through in-depth interviews with the six visionaries of Medjugorje. Their experiences and the messages they received have changed the lives of millions of people who have found truth, encouragement, and solace in the loving and encouraging words of the Blessed Mother. This new edition includes an afterword by the author, giving an update on both the lives of the visionaries and the visions they receive.

“The Blessed Mother has been permitted by God to come here [because] she knows what is coming in the future. She is calling all God´s children back on the path to Heaven.” –Ivan Dragicevic, one of the visionaries

"God is doing an extraordinary thing in Medjugorje. He has sent Mary to these humblest of circumstances, to re-introduce His Son to teh world. She is calling us -- not just Catholics, all of us -- to return to Him. Indeed, words like "Catholic" and "Protestant" have little meaning, as we kneel at the foot of the Cross. There, we are one." -- Editor's Note

Genres: Catholic, Christianity, Spirituality

166 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

About the author

Janice T. Connell is an attorney and recognized authority on the subject of Marian apparitions. She is the author of ten books, an international speaker and frequent radio and television commentator.

Reviews

[Lauren Lutz]

I loved this book about the visionaries at Medjugorje. Written in an interview style with each chapter focusing on each visionary it is a quick but powerful. It left me feeling inspired and reflective. I highly recommend.

[Conlon Michael]

The apparitions at Medjurgorje as some of the most involved in the history of the Church. Six men and woman have experienced the Virgin Mary and her messages. Investigators have found the Visionaries "guileless." Simple people reporting what they have seen and heard.

As a book, it's short and and easy read. It's message is clear. Peace in Christ.

As a testament to the faith, it is what it is. The testimoney of six young "Visionaries" who have seen appraitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Some have seen the apparatitions daily for more than a decade. They speak of the need for prayer and fasting.

Medjugorje is a 3 hour drive from Podgorica, Montenegro. We should have driven over when we were in Podgorica in 2018. A pilgimmage site, and by all accounts, extremely peaceful.

[Jan Romes]

The author of Queen of the Cosmos interviewed the visionaries regarding the apparitions of The Blessed Virgin Mary they received in Medjugorje twenty years ago and the messages they continue to receive from our Holy Mother. This book has helped me understand the miracles that took place then and are still taking place to this day. Reading about the unbreakable faith of these visionaries has helped to strengthen mine. I know I will read this book again at some point, to deepen my appreciation for the information contained within.

[Victoria]

Very informative and very easy to understand and read.

[Alicia]

Excellent, easy to read interview of the Medjugorje visionaries.
Set up as question and answer sessions.
Very informative and inspiring.

[Bridget]

Audio would have been better with voice changes for the interviews because it did get a little confusing who was speaking at times, interviewer or visionary.

[MARIA G CONTE]

Interesting account of visions with the Blessed Mother

[Terry Hayes]

I am new to the Catholic Faith, found this book to be inspiring and helpful.