Ascension, a Celebration of Hope
“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…
Palm Sunday homily by Don Patrick Pinard Legry
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…
The weapons of spiritual warfare
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…
Our ancestors’ sins
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…
A pilgrimage to let go of anger
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.
Prayer for the election of a Pope
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…
Remaining hopeful after bereavement
“Our two daughters, Marion et Anna, were killed outside a café in Paris during the terrorist attack in 2015.” Since then, Sylvie et Érick Pétard have been visiting the Notre-Dame-de-Montligeon shrine regularly to seek graces and comfort. But is it…
Counselling weekends for couples: a retreat to strengthen your relationship
Embarking on a conselling weekend for couples may be a life changer for your relationship. Whether you are newly weds or have been married for a several years, those retreats are an invaluable break to spend some quality time together.…
Alexis Effroy, General Secretary of Montligeon
Alexis Effroy, 56, has been running the Notre-Dame de Montligeon shrine as General Secretary since March 1th, 2024. Prior to this position, he was its Administrative & Financial director. In this interview, he clarifies his role and mission. Welcoming pilgrims…