Faced with the prospect of eternity, we might be tempted to pretend that hell does not exist—or that it is empty. What difference does it make to us to believe in its existence? Don Paul Denizot, rector of the Montligeon Shrine, explains. What does it mean to live through hell
From July 5 to August 23, 2026, the Basilica of Our Lady of Montligeon has been hosting the international exhibition on Eucharistic miracles designed by Saint Carlo Acutis. Through forty display panels, visitors of all ages were able to rediscover the genuine presence of Christ in the Eucharist. An exhibition
When we lose a loved one, the pain of separation often raises many questions. What has become of that person? What happened to them? We shared their life for years. They meant so much to us. Are they gone forever? The emptiness we feel creates a deep sadness within us.
Why would a priest from Benin, on a study mission in Switzerland, choose to spend a month at the Shrine Notre-Dame de Montligeon? Father Mellon Hounton recounts how he discovered this place dedicated to prayer for the deceased, whose spirituality was already familiar to him in Benin. During his stay,
During the 1-week mourning session in March 2026, Chantal and Gilles shared their story of the loss of their son François-Loïs, who died aged 37 from cancer after several years of living with multiple sclerosis. They describe the difficult times they endured through faith, prayer, and friendship, and explain how
Are we awaited in Heaven? If so, by whom? Sister Cécile and don Stéphane Pélissier deal with that question from two, complementary angles. One relates to the expectation we have to meet our deceased loved ones again. The other shows that God does not only await us, He “hopes for
In the later part of the 19th century, the Reverend Father Paul-Joseph Buguet was assigned to the hamlet of La Chapelle-Montligeon, in eastern rural Normandy, France.
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Download and print presentation booklets or specific meditations and prayers of the shrine, such as “Praying with Montligeon”. Let us unite in prayer, especially for
When someone dies arises the topic of his or her funerals. Burial vs. cremation. Should Christian funerals be planned? Do we still wake the deceased?
The Montligeon Shrine provides spiritual guidance on the theme: “I am getting ready for death”. Three days to get ready for death, find the words
This page is intended for parish priests, members of prayer groups, funeral teams, or parishioners looking for resources to organize a time of prayer for
