To pray is to love – Magalie’s testimony
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…
Category Témoignages
A mourning retreat for my father
Madeleine, who came specially from the USA to take part in a bereavement retreat at Montligeon, recounts her experience following the death of her father seven months earlier. Accompanied by her paternal grandmother, she wanted to reconnect with her French…
In His Presence
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…
A mass for bikers, Christophe’s testimony
“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…
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.
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…
Praying for deceased infants : a testimony of hope
Clémence is a midwife. Through her job, she attends parents who have lost their babies at birth and knows what a devastating experience it can be. This has convinced her that she should take care of deceased infants. This is her testimony.
I trust that my son is near Christ
"Arnaud held my hand tight in his – and next he left. To me, his farewell felt like he's said 'I love you.' That day of June 25, 2023 will remain etched in Brigitte's memory forever. This was when her son Arnaud, 52; who had been severely handicapped, entered eternal life. Brigitte shares her emotion as she remembers her journey in mourning and how she found support in faith and hope in eternal life.
Praying together for the souls in Purgatory
Thanks to the prayer groups that were initiated by the work of Montligeon created by abbé Buguet, Christians from every part of the world congregate to pray together for the souls in Purgatory. Amongst those many groups, the one from…