The following is Marija’s explanation of what took place during her apparition on December 13, 2001, during the Christmas in the Field celebration:
“At the moment of apparition, when Our Lady appeared, I recommended each and every one of us and all of our intentions. And Our Lady extended Her hands over us, and She prayed over us for a long time. Then I asked Our Lady to bless us and all the objects that we brought with us. Our Lady blessed us and blessed the objects. And then Our Lady remained a little time with us, and I asked Her if She had something to say to us. And after I asked Her this question, Our Lady smiled and She said:
“Then Our Lady made the Sign of the Cross and left.â€
