Praying for our departed loved ones is an old, almost instinctive act, and yet one that is often questioned. What does this prayer still mean today? What is its purpose? How can we practice it when the absence becomes overwhelming?…
In one of his fable, Jean de La Fontaine wrote: “Since there are some living people, let’s not remember the dead“, encouraging us to turn the page and dedicate ourselves to the living. Yet is it so easy? Many find…
After a youth marked by upheaval and wandering, Guy Berthier discovered his faith in a cistercian abbey. Now a deacon at the Notre-Dame de Montligeon Shrine, he reflects on his journey, his calling, and his mission to serve pilgrims and…
After the death of their spouse, some people choose to remain alone whilst others consider rebuilding their life by marrying again. This question touches on fidelity, missing the other, grieving and the role the deceased person had in their personal…
After a serious accident, Tony was in a coma for two weeks. A friend from his prayer group recommended him to the Fraternité Notre-Dame de Montligeon and offered a certificate to his wife Karine. Today, Tony is now up and…
Homily for the Easter Vigil given by don Paul Denizot, rector, on Saturday April 4, 2026 at Notre-Dame de Montligeon. Brothers and sisters,The liturgy of this Easter night is incomparably rich. It takes us step by step from darkness to…
Works of mercy are an integral part of Montligeon’s mission. Far from being an optional extra, they represent a concrete path of Christian life. Primarily, they extend both other dimensions, i.e. prayer and training. Secondly, they lead us to love…
At the age of 25, Adriana was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer. In a matter of days, her life was turned upside down. Here, she recounts how this ordeal profoundly changed her relationship with life and suffering and…
On 28th March, 2026 In Paris, as part of a day dedicated to Montligeon, Sister Cécile, prioress of the Sisters of Nouvelle Alliance, gave a teaching to introduce the Holy Week. The theme was the Passion of Christ.