Homily by Cardinal Gérald Cyprien Lacroix Archibishop of Quebec, Primate of Canada Solemnity of Our Lady Liberator Sanctuaire Notre-Dame de Montligeon, France, November 9, 2025“Everything starts afresh in Jesus Christ Qohelet 12, 1-8; Psalm 99 (100) 1-5; I Corinthians 12 12-27; John 2, 1-11 Dear brothers and sisters, Here—today—we are
“Praying for a beloved deceased person is a way to love them”, claims Cardinal François-Xavier Bustillo in confidence at the end of the Mass of Nov. 16, 2025 at Montligeon. The Bishop of Ajaccio reflects on what hope means in the face of the death of a loved-one and on
“Shrines are places where God’s people seeks hope”, claims Cardinal Gerald Cyprien Lacroix in confidence. Also the archbishop of Quebec, we met him at the end of the Mass of the Pilgrimage of Heaven on Nov. 9; 2025. “Those places devoted to prayer unite the living and the dead in
The French poet Lamartine wrote: “One being is missing and every place feels empty”. Those words have a profound echo for those who experience absence, silence, the void left by someone they loved. Is it really possible to achieve the grieving process? The phrase is common, but is it fair
“My name is Sonia and I live in Martinique.” Since she got retired, she used to spend half her time between her island and mainland France, six months here and six months there. But in May 2022, her husband passed away. Despite the pain, Sonia chose to continue sharing her
What should we choose for funerals, a Mass or just a blessing? Less than half of the French wish to have a religious service for their own obsequies. Still, when a loved-one dies, the question of choosing between a Mass and a blessing is raised. What are the factors to
A loved one is dying and I can’t be at his (her) bedside… Such a situation causes distress. However, Christian faith offers much hope. We
By funding one or several slates, you will support the key mission of the shrine: to host and bring solace to people in distress, especially
Such an amazing gift that our faith enables us to do! 48 (…) However, the souls of the departed can obtain “solace and refreshment” from
What is the spiritual Fraternity of Our-Lady of Montligeon about? The shrine of Montligeon is not a mere pilgrimage destination but the seat of a
What awaits us after death? Hell, purgatory, heaven? Here are three teachings given for All Saints’ Day 2023 by don Paul Denizot, rector of the
Got a special grace through St Joseph’s intercession? You would like to thank him? Why not have an ex-voto deposited at the side-chapel devoted to
