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Praying for those who are with the Lord

Mgr Lalanne aux pèlerinages du Ciel de Notre-Dame de Montligeon

“Montligeon represents many things,” confided Bsp Stanislas Lalanne, then Bishop Emeritus of Pontoise. Every two years, he and his diocese came to Montligeon for a pastoral retreat. Over a hundred lay people, priests and clerics took part in these intense…

I’m lucky, I am alive

Thaï aux pèlerinages du Ciel, en novembre 2024

“I’m French, but I was born in Vietnam. I am 53. I came to France in 1978, after the Vietnam War.” So begins the testimony of Thai, who attended the pilgrimage of Heaven in 2024. The pain of loss is…

A joyful pilgrimage

Gérard, Christine et Myriota aux pèlerinages du Ciel de Notre-Dame de Montligeon

Every year, large numbers of pilgrims flock to the Notre-Dame de Montligeon shrine to entrust their deceased loved ones to prayer. Gérard, Christine and Myriota are among these faithful regulars. This pilgrimage is not a sad moment for them. Quite…

A meaningful place

Alix et Frédéric aux pèlerinages du Ciel de Notre-Dame de Montligeon

Every year, the Notre-Dame de Montligeon shrine is host to thousands of pilgrims for the Pilgrimages of Heaven. For Alix and Frédéric, who are locals, this highlight was not only an opportunity to pray, but also to give some of…

A privileged place of prayer

Marie-Louise aux pèlerinages du Ciel 2024

“My name is Marie-Louise. I live in Central France, Loiret, but my birthplace is Martinique.” Marie-Louise, who came to the Montligeon shrine for All Saints’ Day, said in confidence that she lost her husband two and a half years ago.…

Praying for the dead

« Je crois en Dieu et ma vie n’est que pour Dieu. » Ces mots d’Anne-Sophie, 60 ans, résument le chemin qu’elle parcourt depuis sa jeunesse.

Praying for the dead is part of the most ancient tradition of the Church. Since the first centuries, as they were convinced that the communion of saints breaks the limits of death, have been entrusting their deceased to God’s mercy.…

Praying for the souls in purgatory: Delphine’s testimony

Delphine et la prière pour les âmes du Purgatoire

On November 17, 2024, at the end of the ceremony for the Promises of the Fraternité Notre-Dame de Montligeon, Delphine agreed to deliver her testimony: she experienced a late conversion after 40, in the midst of a period of illness.…

Effective prayer

Père Charles Lenoir, chapelain au sanctuaire Notre-Dame de Montligeon

Prayer is at the heart of Christian life, but its effectiveness remains a mystery. Why do some prayers seem to get an answer while others don’t? Have you ever prayed fervently – for health, love, peace, success in an exam…

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…

Praying for deceased infants : a testimony of hope

Prier pour les tout

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.