MARY INTERCEDES FOR THE DEAD

OUR LADY OF MONTLIGEON PRAYER GROUPS

PRAYER TO OUR LADY OF MONTLIGEON

LITANY OF OUR LADY, THE LIBERATOR

PRAYER FOR OUR DEPARTED BRETHREN

MARY INTERCEDES FOR THE DEAD

The Shrine of Our Lady of Montligeon is consecrated to Mary because she is men’s best advocate with God and His Son, Jesus Christ. Besides, if Christians call her Our Lady, the Liberator or Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, it is because they have witnessed her powerful intercession down the ages.

At Montligeon, we invoke the Virgin Mary for all the deceased. In fact, with regard to the supernatural life of every man, Mary’s role is comparable to that of a mother with regard to her children during their earthly life. After death, Mary never abandons her children, especially those who are not very far from joining God. Mary contributes, then, to their “purification” by making them capable of being welcomed into the heavenly City. She does this all the more willingly when we ask her trustfully.

By standing at the foot of the Cross, and uniting herself with the sacrifice of her Son, Mary acquired the capacity to intercede for all men whose mother she had become. Standing permanently near the heart of the glorified Christ, she desires to see the souls still in Purgatory introduced as soon as possible into intimacy with God.

OUR LADY OF MONTLIGEON PRAYER GROUPS

The associates of the Work of Our Lady of Montligeon have the task of praying for the dead, especially those most forgotten, and they invoke Our Lady, the liberator, on their behalf, in union with all the pilgrims who pass through the Shrine in the course of the year.
Their life of prayer must take practical form by involvement, at parish or diocesan level, in a fuller service of the Church. All spiritual life, in fact, entails this availability to the poorest people : the sick, the excluded, strangers …
If you already pray to Our Lady but wish to do so with others, you can join an Our Lady of Montligeon Prayer Group. Three elements are essential in these groups : the Rosary, which can be prayed wholly or in part; a text from the Bible which is meditated together or privately and shared prayer intentions.
Each group has its own pattern : monthly, for those with professional or family responsibilities; weekly, for those who are more available. These groups generally meet at one another’s homes but can also use a chapel or parish room.

If you wish to start an Our Lady of Montligeon Prayer Group, it is essential to be linked with the Shrine.

For more information, click on the page Fraternity without frontiers

or send an e-mail : infos@sanctuaire-montligeon.com

PRAYER TO OUR LADY OF MONTLIGEON

Our Lady, the Liberator,
Have mercy on all our deceased loved ones,
Especially those who have most need
of the Lord’s mercy.

Intercede for those who have left us,
And may the work of the purifying love of God
be completed in them.
May our prayer, united with the prayer
of the whole Church,
obtain for them a joy beyond all expectations
and bring consolation and relief here on earth
to our loved ones, in their sorrow and distress.

Mother of the Church, help us, pilgrims on earth,
to live better lives each day,
on our journey towards the Resurrection.

Heal the wounds of our hearts and souls.
Help us become witnesses of the Invisible,
already reaching for those good things that the eye cannot see.
Make us apostles of Hope, like watchmen awaiting the dawn.

Refuge of sinners and Queen of all saints,
Gather us all together one day in our Father’s House,
for the eternal Resurrection.
Through Jesus Christ, Our Lord.

Amen.

LITANY OF OUR LADY OF MONTLIGEON
LIBERATOR AND GATE OF HEAVEN

Lord, have mercy on our departed brothers and sisters,
especially those in most need of your mercy.

Christ, have mercy on our departed brothers and sisters.,
especially those in most need of your mercy.

Lord, have mercy on our departed brothers and sisters,
especially those in most need of your mercy.

Mary, daughter of the Eternal Father,
help our departed brothers and sisters.
Mary, mother of the Saviour of Mankind,
Mary, temple of the Holy Spirit,
Mary, chosen by God from all eternity,
Mary, sung by the Prophets,
Mary, dawn of the Sun of Justice,
Mary, born without original sin,
Mary, whose body never knew the corruption of the tomb,
Mary, whom Jesus clothed with His glory,
Mary, whose throne is near that of Jesus.
Mary, Queen of the Angels,
Mary, Queen of all Saints,
Mary, Queen of Heaven and earth,
Mary, dispenser of God’s graces,
Mary, pledge of salvation for those who invoke you,
Mary, whose name inspires confidence,
Mary, whose hand is always blessing,
Mary, reflection of Jesus’ heart,
Mary. model of faith and humility,
Mary, model of the interior life,
Mary, model of submission to God’s will
Mary, model of all virtues.
Mary, honour of mankind.
Mary, who watches over us in all our needs.
Mary, who snatched away the infant Jesus
from Herod’s fury.
Mary, who shared the sufferings of the
Redeemer of mankind.
Mary, who followed Jesus up to Calvary.
Mary, who offered Jesus for our salvation.
Mary, whose heart was pierced by a sword.

Virgin, full of compassion.
Mediatrix of peace between God and men.
Our advocate near God.
Source of life.
Safety of orphans.
Haven of sinners.
Help of the dying.
Hope of the desperate.
Gate of Heaven.
Providence of the unfortunate.
Consolation of the afflicted.
Our Lady of Consolation,
Our Lady of Mercy,
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour,
Our Lady the Liberator,
Our Lady of Hope,
Our Lady of Montligeon.

Verse :
Our Lady of Montligeon, come to the aid of our departed brothers and sisters.

Response :
So that they may be made worthy of the promises of Jesus Christ.

PRAYER:
LORD, OUR GOD,
THROUGH THE INTERCESSION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY,
EXTEND YOUR MERCY TO OUR DEPARTED BROTHERS AND SISTERS,
HELP US, WITH YOUR GRACE, TO PERSEVERE ON THE PATH OF ETERNAL LIFE WHERE WE WILL BE UNITED IN YOUR LOVE.
THROUGH JESUS CHRIST …

NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF MONTLIGEON
LIBERATOR AND GATE OF HEAVEN (in French):
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