Why Journey to Medjugorje In October, 2025 with Our Spiritual Director, Fr. Rendell
Pilgrims who have travelled to Medjugorje have given testimony to the spiritual conversions that they experienced while in Medjugorje. Also, pilgrims realized that they unknowingly responded to a personal call from our Blessed Mother to go to Medjugorje. In responding to Mary’s call, many experienced profound changes in their lives: conversion from a worldly life to a spiritual life, a call from Mary to return to her Son. Others have felt a call to an apostolic life of service in lay ministry, religious life and the holy priesthood. How does this spiritual change come about? It is Mary who leads her children to her Son. Some pilgrims have had profound spiritual experiences on Apparition Hill. Others have received the grace to return to the Sacrament of Reconciliation (after many years). Witnessing the spiritual healings received through the Sacrament of Reconciliation, the local guides and priests refer to Medjugorje as “the confessional of the world. “
Fr. Rendell Torres will be offering a spiritual pilgrimage/retreat intended to help his parishioners and the other retreatants to draw closer to Jesus in the Eucharist, through the Immaculate Virgin Mary, Queen of Peace. Pilgrims who will make this spiritual journey, with an open heart to the Holy Spirit, will return home with peace in their souls.
Itinerary
- Day 1, Oct. 14…..Departure From Newark International Airport
We will depart from Newark International Airport to Sarajevo, Bosnia, via Frankfurt, Germany. We have confirmed seats, economy class on Lufthansa Airlines. Dinner and a light breakfast will be served during the flight. - Day 2, Oct 15….. Arrival at Sarajevo International Airport
Upon arrival at the Sarajevo International Airport, after you have obtained your bags and passed through customs, you will be greeted by our local, English speaking tour guide. A private, air-conditioned motor coach will take us to Medjugorje, approximately a two and half hour ride. Bottle water will be available for pilgrims, courtesy of St. Benedict Tours. En route to Medjugorje a rest stop is scheduled, where you may purchase lunch, drinks, etc. Also, we will stop at a local church and Fr.Rendell will celebrated Holy Mass for us.
Arrival in Medjugorje, Bosnia
Upon arrival in Medjugorje, a hot dinner will be waiting for us at the hotel. In Medjugorje, we will be staying at Hotel Jana, a beautiful, family owned 4-plus star hotel, located 200 meters from St. James Church. Every room opens to a balcony with aview of either Apparition Hill or Cross Mountain. During our nine night stay in Medjugorje, we will enjoy breakfast and dinner in a private dining room at the hotel. Red wine will be served with dinner. A conference room will be available to us for morning/evening prayer and Fr. Rendell’s spiritual conferences.
- Day 3 -10, Oct. 16 – Oct. 23….
The highlights on the itinerary in Medjugorje will include two one-day excursions:- 1) Private Mass at Church of Divine Mercy, Surmanci
- 2) Private Mass at Church of Tihaljina, Medjugorje
During the 2 one-day excursions trips, St. Benedict Tours will provide lunch for the pilgrims at specially, selected restaurants. During our stay, we will attend daily Mass at St. James Church (10 am in English), participate in the evening spiritual programs, and will have the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. For those that are able, we will climb Apparition Hill, (the site where Our Lady first appeared to the visionaries), and Cross Mountain. We will visit local sites of Medjugorje, e.g.Cenacolo Community & Mother’s Village. Pending availability, we will meet with visionaries and local priests. Fr. Rendell, our spiritual director, will be offering retreat/conferences during our pilgrimage,. Fr. Rendell will also be available for spiritual direction and the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
- Day 11. Oct. 24…..Departure for Home
We will have a very early departure from Hotel Jana to Sarajevo International Airlines. for our return flight to Newark International Airport. We have confirmed seats, economy class on Lufthansa .Lunch and a light snack will be served during the flight.
Not Included:
• Gratuities
• Extras at hotels, any expenses of personal nature
• Any items not specifically mentioned in the inclusion above
• Optional travel insurance