A place of miracles?
Sir: In your article focused on Medjugorje the overdue action by the Vatican against the known activities of Fr Vlasic is of course a defence of the Medjugorjian phenomenon rather than a ‘blow against it’. The priest in question has not been in Medjugorje for the last 20 years and was never the spiritual leader of the six visionaries.
It is well known that Fr Jozo Zovko, the parish priest, was imprisoned for his defence of them by the communists, but Fr Vlasic did not take over from him. It is also not accurate to say that Fr Vlasic made Medjugorje’s global reputation. It was Our Lady, the Virgin Mary, and the reputation of the six children following their publicised medical investigations that are responsible for its fame and the incredible good fruits that the spirit has released from it.
I know personally that as recently as 18 months ago three out of the four bishops of Bosnia Herzegovina, including the Archbishop of Sarajevo, were in favour of all that Medjugorje stands for and has produced. I go by their discernment rather than the jilted friend of Fr Vlasic.
I am sad that I have to disagree with Simon Caldwell, but the reputation of The Spectator for constructive criticism is also at stake.
Peter Hutley, MBE KSG
Bramley, Surrey
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