Death is indeed a daunting ordeal that shatters our deepest longings for happiness. This unnatural separation of the soul from the body—the ultimate consequence of original sin—was not God’s will, since He created us for life, and life in all its fullness. When faced with death, repulsion is a normal
Nowadays, death takes place behind the scenes. According to some people, to die well today often means dying in one’s sleep, without even knowing it. Yet those who assist people at the end of their lives describe a more nuanced experience: on the threshold of death, essential words emerge, reconciliations
Marie coordinates the development of prayer groups for the Fraternity of Notre-Dame de Montligeon from the shrine. She supports individuals—both priests and laypeople—who wish to get involved. Meeting Marie, for the magazine Chemin d’éternité n°326 – Jan.Feb.March 2026 interviewed by Amélie Le Bars. What is a Montligeon prayer group? “I
After the death of a coworker, Emmanuel decided to pray the rosary for the deceased. Three times a week, he goes to his parish in Saint-Lubin-du-Perche to pray. Little by little, his prayers came to include all the souls in Purgatory. Like him, many members of the Fraternity’s prayer groups
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 *Les Contemplations*, Victor Hugo wrote: “Those we love and
A loved one is dying and I can’t be at his (her) bedside… Such a situation causes distress. However, Christian faith offers much hope. We
Dear friends, thanks to you, more than 6,000 slates have already been financed for the basilica’s roof. They are currently being engraved and will be
Such an amazing gift that our faith enables us to do! 48 (…) However, the souls of the departed can obtain “solace and refreshment” from
What is the spiritual Fraternity of Our-Lady of Montligeon about? The shrine of Montligeon is not a mere pilgrimage destination but the seat of a
What awaits us after death? Hell, purgatory, heaven? Here are three teachings given for All Saints’ Day 2023 by don Paul Denizot, rector of the
Got a special grace through St Joseph’s intercession? You would like to thank him? Why not have an ex-voto deposited at the side-chapel devoted to
