(...)Another priest relayed that he met a young man from Italy in front of St. James Church. This young man stated:
“I
have heard about Medjugorje and the miraculous events here from
friends. What is happening here in fact, I myself experienced at the
beginning of December in 1988. Here I actually experienced, in a
miraculous way, my own conversion. If I say that I was the biggest
sinner in the world, maybe it sounds unbelievable. I do not know whether
there is any sin I did not have already on my soul. I was a drug addict
too. Nothing has brought me happiness and joy in life, least of the
sin. I was fed up with everything, so I tried several times to bring
everything to an end by committing suicide. It became clear to me why I
am still alive.
At this place (Medjugorje) where Heaven opens, where Our Lady is
seen, I have prayed this:
‘Our Lady, Jesus’
Mother, and my Mother, I believe that You came here. You came here for
my sake too. I pray to you, to recommend me to Your Son. Obtain for me
the mercy of conversion. I am sure you can do it and that Your Son will
answer Your prayer. I cannot live like this any longer. This is not
life. Our Lady, if You do not help me, I do not know where to go. I
cannot go back like this. Queen of Peace obtain for me peace from Your
Son! Please, help me.’