Visionary injured at anniversary

Medjugorje visionaries: Jakov, Mirjana, Marija, Ivanka and Ivan. photo © EMZED

The Medjugorje visionary Vicka Ivankovic was injured this weekend when giving one of her talks from the steps of her grandmother’s house. According to local guide Miki Musa the accident happened when an enthusiastic pilgrim pulled at Vicka’s hand causing the seer to suffer unbearable pain in her arm. This is not the first time that Vicka has been injured in this way. She only recently returned (at Christmas) to resume giving testimony after a year’s absence recovering from a back injury sustained in similar circumstances. It is not known when Vicka will be able to return to her favourite spot to speak with pilgrims again.

Pictured above are five of the Medjugorje visionaries at yesterday’s celebration with Vicka the notable absentee. 

• The pictures below show how Vicka is often pulled downwards over a railing or wall when she meets with pilgrims. Over 30 years, this constant pulling has taken its toll, causing considerable damage to Vicka’s back and necessitating surgery and long periods of physiotherapy. But Vicka NEVER complains and accepts her suffering as a great grace. photos © bernard gallagher

“Let the poor and the people eat you up... Let the people ‘bite’ your smile, your time. You sometimes might prefer not to even look at someone when you had some misunderstanding. Then, not only look but give a smile... Learn by heart you must let the people eat you up.” Mother Teresa

• Mother Teresa quote kindly supplied by Ann.