How do we know about the afterlife? From messages delivered by The Blessed Virgin Mary? From near-death experiences? What is precisely the source of the knowledge we have about it? Rather than knowledge shouldn’t we rather call it faith or hope since after all, no one ever came back to
Nearly 60% of the French claim they do not believe in God. Yet some of them still believe in life after death. So, is there any hope for someone who has never known God, who does not believe, or who has strayed from the faith? And what does the Church
Do you have to believe in God to get into heaven?Nearly 60% of the French claim they do not believe in God. Yet some of them still believe in life after death. So, what hope is there for someone who has never known God, who does not believe, or who
Baptized as she neared death, then confirmed and admitted to the Eucharist, Victoria died two weeks later. How does one celebrate the funeral of an adult who had become a Christian only a few days earlier? At Quarr Abbey, Dom Gregory Corcoran explains the liturgical choices made to ensure that
François-Xavier Maigre is a writer, journalist, and editor-in-chief. After fifteen years with the Bayard Group publishing company—notably at La Croix, Panorama, and Le Pèlerin—he now works in communications strategy consulting. He is also a poet, author of hiking narratives, and a musician, with a keen interest in the connections between
Homily by Archbishop Roger Houndjébedji of Cotonou on the Solemnity of the Assumption, Saturday, August 15, 2026 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, On this Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we are gathered here at this renowned center of spirituality to honor Mary. Through her, our
Open throughout the year, the catering amenities of the shrine of Montligeon accommodate pilgrims for meals on a daily basis, and cater for all pilgrims,
Work is good news! At work, existing as Christians seems to be more and more of a challenge! Yet, work is an eminently positive reality:
Individually, with friends or relatives, come and encounter Christ and celebrate Hope at the shrine of Our Lady of Montligeon Christmas Eve: Sunday 24 December
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The shrine offers families or small constituted groups of pilgrims a selection of 12 snug cottages and houses, to help make their stay more intimate.
