Who are the angels? Where do they come from? What do they do? In Le Roman des anges [The Novel of Angels] (Salvator, 2024), Don Pierre Doat, Rector of Mont Saint-Michel, explores these invisible creatures. In this interview, he encourages…
Two years after the death of his wife, Daniel decided to take part in the mourning session (Halte Deuil) for his wife. Offered by the Notre-Dame de Montligeon Shrine, these sessions last three days. Driven by a need for healing…
“My wife was hospitalized in July 2024 for a violent toothache. Eventually, the doctor’s diagnosis was a throat cancer. We got married three days before her death. I love her more than ever.” Having experienced this drastic upheaval, Cyril shares…
In June, Josselin attended a mourning session for his son at the shrine Notre-Dame de Montligeon. He lost his son Armand aged five months after a difficult fight against a heart defect at birth. From then on, how the mourning…
My name is Magalie. I am married and a mother of four children. I work as a human resource manager. So I have a busy life, dealing with my job, my family life and my responsibilities. Yet, amidst my daily…
From the United States to the Shrine of Montligeon, Madeleine shares her journey of mourning for her father, who passed on seven months prior. It’s a long way from America to the tiny village of Montligeon, in Normandy, France. Quite…
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…
“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…
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.
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.…