Hundreds of pilgrims, families and visitors attended the Ascension Festival on May 31, 2025 at the Notre-Dame de Montligeon sanctuary and Buguet workshops. Here’s a look back at a fun-filled day that appealed to young and old alike, and even…
“Expectant hope goes much further than just tomorrow morning.” We use the term ‘hope‘ widely when we expect some improvement or some positive outcome. Yet, in the Christian faith, there is a clear distinction between hope and expectant hope. At…
Close to our loved ones at Montligeon Martine and Séverin, who have been married for over forty years, come to Montligeon two or three times a year. “Here, we find silence, peace and prayer. In this way, we remain close…
On October 9-10, 2025, the Shrine of Notre-Dame de Montligeon will host a theology session open to all, on the core theme of Christian hope. On October 9-10, 2025, the Shrine of Notre-Dame de Montligeon will host a theology session…
Does love end at death, or can it continue beyond physical separation?How can we go on living after the loss of a loved one? Can we still love the person with whom we shared daily life, intimacy and flesh for…
Who never wondered: "What's the use?" when faced to the ordeals of daily life? Georges Bernanos wrote: "The demon of our heart is called 'What's the use'." Why then choosing to be hopeful when everything falls apart? Father Charles Lenoir, chaplain at the shrine Notre-Dame de Montligeon, shares his insights on the virtue of hopefulness which changes our relationship to the future.
Produced by Notre-Dame de Montligeon, "Pilgrims of Hope" is a new exhibition in three languages for pilgrims to the Mont Saint-Michel. Discover Christian hopeful messages with this journey in 24 steps via teachings and testimonies.
The actual mission of rectors in charge of shrines is to be beacons in the world, to welcome and be the first pilgrims of hope
Find out more about the message Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo, Archbishop of Kinshasa, addressed to the pilgrims whilst guest of honour at the shrine of Our Lady of Montligeon on Sunday 12th November 2023.
Can hope help us get through distress? Shouldn’t we rather rely on hope? What is Christian hope about?