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…
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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…
A Global Shrine for the Deceased
Why would a priest from Benin, on a study mission in Switzerland, choose to spend a month at the Shrine Notre-Dame de Montligeon? Father Mellon Hounton recounts how he discovered this place dedicated to prayer for the deceased, whose spirituality…
Mourning a Son
During the 1-week mourning session in March 2026, Chantal and Gilles shared their story of the loss of their son François-Loïs, who died aged 37 from cancer after several years of living with multiple sclerosis. They describe the difficult times…
How Should One Pray For Their Departed Loved Ones?
Praying for our departed loved ones is an old, almost instinctive act, and yet one that is often questioned. What does this prayer still mean today? What is its purpose? How can we practice it when the absence becomes overwhelming?…
Guy, the Deacon of the Shrine
After a youth marked by upheaval and wandering, Guy Berthier discovered his faith in a cistercian abbey. Now a deacon at the Notre-Dame de Montligeon Shrine, he reflects on his journey, his calling, and his mission to serve pilgrims and…
Remarrying After the Death of your Spouse
After the death of their spouse, some people choose to remain alone whilst others consider rebuilding their life by marrying again. This question touches on fidelity, missing the other, grieving and the role the deceased person had in their personal…
The Love of Christ in His Passion or Jesus’ Passion, a Work of Love from His Heart
On 28th March, 2026 In Paris, as part of a day dedicated to Montligeon, Sister Cécile, prioress of the Sisters of Nouvelle Alliance, gave a teaching to introduce the Holy Week. The theme was the Passion of Christ.
Moms, take a break to get listened to
Angélique is a regular participant of Moms Breaks. She comes to take some time for herself, stop to catch her breath, talk, pray and get support. She describes how, basically, the sessions take place. They give her an opportunity to…
Is there an end to mourning?
Is there an end to mourning? How can we come to the realization that a loved one is gone without denying their death nor hushing up the pain? Drawing on his experience as a counselor with bereaved persons at the…