Prayer is an inexhaustible source of grace, springing from the depths of the soul created “in the image of God” (Gn 1:26). Whether vocal or silent, it takes many forms: petition, praise, supplication, thanksgiving, adoration, contemplation. Why pray? Prayer stems…
At the Shrine Notre-Dame de Montligeon, Mary is prayed under the title “Our Lady Liberator”. What does it mean though? Sister Cécile, prioress of the Nouvelle Alliance community, shares her meditation before the statue of Mary, towering above the choir…
“We are a group of about twenty bikers this year. Some are from Alençon, others joined us on the way. We met up in Mortagne and arrived together here at Montligeon.” For Christophe, a motorcycle enthusiast and funeral professional, the…
“We will never loose those we love because we can love them in He in whom nothing is never lost.” Mgr Gérard Daucourt, Bishop Emeritus of Nanterre, gave this homily on May 30, 2025, during the Ascension mass at the…
As we’ve just heard, everything is closing in on Jesus in human terms. From a human point of view, there is no way out. All seems lost. Herod and Pilate, hitherto enemies by virtue of their office, become friends. They…
Spiritual warfare is a fight against the temptations from the devil, from the “flesh” and from the “world”. After explaining what those temptations include, Father Charles Lenoir, chaplain in Montligeon and former exorcist priest, describes the weapons of the spiritual…
Can we remain impacted by our ancestors’ sins? The subject of whether the consequences of sin are transmitted from one generation to the next raises a number of questions. Are we responsible, one way or another, of the actions of…
When her daughter unexpectedly healed from her illness, Nathalie was so angry at the time that she felt unable to welcome the news. This was the starting point of a 250 miles pilgrimage that took her from Arles to the Italian border. This lonely trek brought her a long series of surprises. She told us how this pilgrimage helped her letting go of her anger.
O God, Eternal Shepherd,Who govern Your flock with unfailing care,Grant in Your boundless fatherly lovea pastor for Your Churchwho will please You by His holinessand to us show watchful care.Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,who lives and reigns with…