Do You Have To Believe In Order To Go To Heaven?
Nearly 60% of the French claim they do not believe in God. Yet some of them still believe in life after death. So, is there any hope for someone who has never known God, who does not believe, or who…
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Do You Have To Believe In Order To Go To Heaven?
Do you have to believe in God to get into heaven?Nearly 60% of the French claim they do not believe in God. Yet some of them still believe in life after death. So, what hope is there for someone who…
Grief and Hope
François-Xavier Maigre is a writer, journalist, and editor-in-chief. After fifteen years with the Bayard Group publishing company—notably at La Croix, Panorama, and Le Pèlerin—he now works in communications strategy consulting. He is also a poet, author of hiking narratives, and…
Mary, Mother of Hope
Archbishop Roger Houngbédji of Cotonou explores the theme of “Mary, Mother of Hope.” This homily was delivered on the Solemnity of the Assumption in 2026 at the Shrine of Our Lady of Montligeon. Mary, Mother of Hope Dear pilgrims, dear…
Does Faith Change My View of the World?
Father Charles Lenoir, chaplain at the Shrine Notre-Dame de Montligeon was invited for an interview by RCF Orne-Calvados-Manche as part of their program Sanctuaires Normands to address a simple, key question: does faith change my view of the world? In…
Ascension Festival at Buguet workshops
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…
Hope or Expectant Hope, What is the Difference?
“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…
Mary Mother of Consolation: praying to the dead at Montligeon
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…
A theology session on hope
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…
Love beyond death
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…