New Year Missives And Inspirations From Medjugorje

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The Christmas and “New Year” Messages (December 25, 2025), from the Blessed Virgin at Church-authorized site of Medjugorje, Hercegovina 

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This message was given to the visionary Marija Dragicevic and focuses on the spiritual “theme” for the upcoming months:

“Dear children! Also today—when God permits me to carry to you in my arms little Jesus, the King of Peace, that He may fill you with the ardor of love and peace, so that every heart may be similar to His Heart in this time of grace—be resolute and courageous defenders of the love of your God, that in this time of grace He may give you His peace. Thank you for having responded to my call.”

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The Annual Message to seer Jakov Colo (December 25, 2025):

Because the visionary Jakov only receives one apparition a year (on Christmas), his message is historically used by pilgrims as a primary directive for the New Year:

“Dear children, today, on this day of grace, in a special way I am calling you to complete surrender to Jesus. Little children, surrender to Him your wounds and pains, your past and future, and permit Jesus to begin to rule in your lives… Pray that you may comprehend how precious you are for Jesus and how much He loves you.”

Oldest messages for a new year (possibly 1981):

“Little children, time is short, but God’s mercy is great. Do not waste this year in distractions. Choose holiness, choose love, choose God—while you still can.”+

December 31, 1982 — Medjugorje (New Year’s Message):

“Pray as much as possible and fast!”

— On Vicka Ivankovic’s request, the Blessed Virgin gives this message for the New Year:

“You must persevere in prayer and fasting. I wish that the new year will be spent in prayer and penance. Persevere in prayer and in sacrifice, and I will protect you and will hear your prayers.”
— Evening message on December 31, 1982

Some inspirational words based on Our Lady’s themes:

🌹 New Year Message of Hope

“Dear children, do not be afraid of what is to come. God is with you. If you remain close to my Son, no darkness will overcome you. This year is a gift—receive it with trust.”

✝️ New Year Message on the Cross

“Little children, do not run from the cross. Accept it with love, and it will become joy. In this new year, unite your sufferings with my Son, and they will bear fruit.”

🌍 New Year Message for the World

“Dear children, the world is restless because hearts are empty. Be light where there is darkness, faith where there is doubt, and love where there is hatred. Begin in your own homes.”

💙 A Short Blessing for the New Year

“May this year bring you closer to God than ever before. May prayer guide you, peace protect you, and love transform you.”

[resources: books on Medjugorje]

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