Month of May, month of Mary
Traditionally the month of May is dedicated to Mary. Mary is the Mother par excellence, whose motherly love nevers fails. Let us make use of the month of Mary to turn to her in confidence.
Tag Montligeon
Can we expect to encounter our loved ones after we die?
Christians believe in the resurrection of the body and in life everlasting. Indeed, the deceased are well alive in heaven. Faced with death, one might doubt such a reality, especially so as most often demise is experienced as a breach in relationships. In such a context, after we die, will we see our loved ones?
Biker’s testimony
Every year, the shrine of Montligeon holds a blessing ceremony for bikers. In 2023, it will be on 25th June. Such a ceremony is most meaningful to motorcyclists, even non-believers, who all have either been in a motorbike accident themselves…
2023 Eastertide at the shrine of Montligeon
For the 2023 Eastertide at the shrine of Montligeon: see detailed schedule below. You are most welcome to come at all times and participate in the celebrations taking place at the shrine, or to connect on our YouTube live broadcasts.…
In Heaven: which will it be, rest or activity?
At funeral Mass, we pray for the "eternal rest" of the deceased person. What kind of rest are we talking about?
Testimony: “On account of my slates, my children will part of the Montligeon Basilica”
In order to get the roof of its basilica renovated, the shrine of Montligeon proposes donators the opportunity to have their slate(s) personalised.
Meet Father Nazaire Mabanza
Le père Nazaire Mabanza est secrétaire de la Fraternité de Montligeon en Afrique. Le prêtre congolais assure le lien entre la Fraternité et les 613 groupes de prière africains.
France Bishops Conference presents the shrine of Montligeon
France Bishops Conference presents the shrine of Montligeon. Guided tour of this unique shrine by its rector, Fr. Paul Denizot.
Aging in happiness: at 80, could still one’s greatest joys lie ahead?
Notre société a tendance à considérer les personnes âgées comme inefficaces, voire comme des « déchets », comme l’affirme le pape François. Dans ce contexte, peut-on vieillir dans la joie ? A 80 ans, nos plus belles joies sont-elles devant nous ? Réponse de sœur Cécile pour RCF Orne-Calvados-Manche.
Personalised roof tiles for Montligeon
The Sisters of the New Covenant personalise the slates offered by donors, which will be placed in the roof of basilica and replace the ancient ones dating back to 1903. What is the significance of such a gesture? Sr. Catherine…