Rome (Italy). The Mother General of the Institute of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians, Mother Chiara Cazzuola, is in contact with the FMA of the communities of Kiev, Lviv, and Odessa who send news on the situation and their commitment to support the population.
From the Community of Lviv, the FMA communicate that they are well and that their house is open to welcome the many people fleeing to save themselves from attacks, especially mothers with small children. And when they are in the shelter, they pray the rosary with the people, “This is our weapon! We thank in prayer those who are giving their lives to defend us and we thank God who has given us another day of life.”
Also, the Communities of Kiev and of Odessa are in solidarity with the population, in a mutual exchange of concrete help and encouragement.
The FMA Communities of Poland, in collaboration with the Church and Catholic associations, offer welcome and support to the many people who cross the borders to put themselves in safety with their families.
From Slovakia, the Provincial, Sr. Monika Skalová, communicates the commitment of the FMA to welcome in their Houses and to be present on the borders with help for translations and concrete service, especially for children exhausted by long waits. With the Salesians of Don Bosco, they are united in initiatives to request material aid for the FMA and SDB of Ukraine. Furthermore, on 2 March 2022, in addition to the fasting requested by Pope Francis, they organized 24 hours of adoration, in which they ensure a chain of prayer for peace.
“We have prayed many times that this path would not be taken. And we don’t stop praying, on the contrary, we beg God more intensely. For this reason, I renew my invitation to all to make March 2, Ash Wednesday, a day of prayer and fasting for peace in Ukraine. A day to be close to the suffering of the Ukrainian people, to feel all as brothers and sisters, and implore from God the end of the war” (Pope Francis at the Angelus on Sunday 27 February).
Mother Chiara thanks for the closeness expressed so far and encourages all the Educating Communities to remain united in prayer and in the initiative of solidarity,
with the insistent and unanimous request for the gift of peace, for Ukraine and for all areas of the world in conflict, in which the FMA share the fears and sufferings of the people.
The Institute of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians offers concrete support to the Ukrainian population in situations of danger and difficulty and counts on the generosity and solidarity of all. It is possible to send contributions and offerings, the documentation of which will be published, in the manner indicated on the Website of the FMA Istitute, designating the Ukrainian Emergency in the reason for payment.
Dear sisters with sentiments of love and gratitude to God for His protection over you and the inmates we extend our prayerful support for you we implore God’s blessing upon each one of you and the citizens of Ukraine do feel our closeness. We are working in a small country called Nepal. We and the children are praying each day for you. May you have courage and strength the good works that you have began. God is great and great are the wonders He has done . We believe that the War will come to an end.
Grazie Sorelle in Ucrania e in Polonia e Slovakia per il vostro coraggio, amore concreto. Siamo unite con voi in preghiera e affetto. Dio e’ la nostra speranza e forza.
Estamos unidas a nuestras hermanas y hermanos de Ucrania implorando el don de la paz, ante tanto sufrimiento. El Señor permita que la luz reine sobre la oscuridad. Damos gracias a Dios por la solidaridad inmediata de los pueblos cercanos.
Queridas irmãs Ucranianas estamos convosco e rezamos a Virgem de Fátima .Que o Senhor os acompanhe com a sua força neste momento de tanto sofrimento um abraço e oração
Estamos unidas pidiendo la paz para esta tierra que sufre tanto. MARÍA Madre de la Esperanza sostenga nuestra confianza en el Señor.
Queridas Irmãs da Ucrânia, estou unida a vós. Rezo e imploro do Senhor por intermédio da nossa Auxilidora que vos proteja e esteja a vosso lado. Que a Paz venha sobre toda a Europa em especail a Ucrânia!
Estamos em comunhão com nossas irmãs e todo povo da Ucrânia. Que a PAZ possa reinar entre todos.
LE/GLI EXALLIEVE/I DI CATANIA E ALTRI AMICI, PER INIZIATIVA DI CRISTINA EXALLIEVA E COOPERATRICE SALESIANA, HANNO ACCOLTO L’INVITO A DONARE PER L’UCRAINA E STANNO RISPONDENDO GENEROSAMENTE, CIASCUNO SECONDO LE PROPRIE POSSIBILITA’, PER SOSTENERE QUESTO CARO POPOLO CON LA PREGHIERA, CON L’OFFERTA DI QUANTO IL SIGNORE DONA DI SACRIFICIO E DI SOFFERENZA QUOTIDIANA, OLTRE CHE CON DENARO.
Desde Sevilla M.MAZZARELLO, las FMA rezamos y ofrecemos para que la PAZ, sea una realidad en UCRANIA y en todo nuestro mundo. REINA DE LA PAZ PROTEJE A NUESTROS HERMANAS Y HERMANAS DE UCRANIA
Vi sono vicino in preghiera, affinché il Buon Signore faccia regnare la pace e l’amore. Maria Regina della pace prega per noi.