Hell Is Cold
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…
Eucharistic Miracles Evidenced by Saint Carlo Acutis
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…
Is There Any Evidence Of An Afterlife?
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?…
A Global Shrine for the Deceased
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…
Mourning a Son
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…
Am I awaited?
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…
Is It Possible To Believe In God And Still Be Afraid Of Death?
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…
A Successful Death, an Interview With Marie de Hennezel
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…