The Sanctuary of Our Lady at Pontmain is a Marian sanctuary. Mary is venerated under the name of Our Lady of Prayer.
Giving a Mass
What is a Mass ?
Mass is an essential moment in the life of a Christian. It represents the
sacrifice of Christ for all Christians and for all the world.
A tradition rooted in the Church
For a very long time the Church has allowed mass to be held for particular
reasons. The priest announces the particular reason which has been given to
him when he says the Eucharist prayer.
What is a Mass offering ?
Traditionally, the person who requests a special Mass gives the priest an
offering, thereby participating closely in the occasion. It is also a way
of taking part in the material life of the church ministers. The sum suggested
is 17 € (15 € for the priest celebrating the Mass + 2 € for
the basilica).
For which occasions can mass be held ?
All the important moments in a lifetime can be celebrated by mass :
• For the deceased : celebrating mass for the deceased is a very old
tradition in the church. It is an act of faith where we ask God to welcome
the deceased into his glory.
• As a prayer of intercession : for loved ones who are going through
hard times such as illness, marital problems, etc or for oneself. Mass provides
an excellent basis for our prayer of intercession.
• To give thanks : one can also give mass to thank God for a happy event
such as a wedding, a birth, an anniversary, a successful project, an answered
prayer.
For a mass, the suggested sum to give as an offering is 17 € (15 €
for the priest + 2 € for the sanctuary).
- If you pay by cheque, make it payable to “Direction du Sanctuaire,
PONTMAIN”
- Leave the offering in an envelope either in the box in the Basilica or at
the Pastoral Centre, 3 rue Notre Dame, 53220 Pontmain
(Tel : 02.43.05.07.26 – Fax : 02.43.08.08.25) .
The Virgin Mary takes an interest in each of her children and no prayer leaves her indifferent. Her presence near her Son Jesus makes her the best intercessor of human causes
