Rome (Italy). On 26 April 2026, in Macas, Ecuador, the World Feast of Gratitude will be celebrated, hosted by Sacred Heart Province (ECU). Feast program
“Be missionaries everywhere” is the theme of the Feast, which takes place against the backdrop of the recent canonization of Saint Maria Troncatti, a missionary who, precisely in Ecuador, gave her life for the reconciliation between settlers and the Shuar people.
“The choice to celebrate the World Feast of Gratitude in Ecuador, in ‘Sacred Heart’ Province, is intended as a tribute to the holiness of Sister Maria Troncatti, who lived ardently as a missionary in the land that became her ‘homeland of the heart,’ until her very last breath,” explains Mother Chiara in Circular No. 1057.
“Celebrating the Feast of Gratitude in the places where Saint Maria Troncatti lived means rediscovering, within her rich and adventurous missionary life, her gift for discerning God’s interventions in history, and her ability to look upon life with confidence, focusing on its positive aspects to uncover every sign of goodness present within it. It reminds us that we can always do something to improve the reality around us”.
As in previous years, you can express your gratitude and that of the Communities to the Mother by leaving a comment below, so that she can read them all.
Thank you, Mother for your maternal presence and closeness to communities and situations throughout the world.
Thank you, Mother for your smile and your ability to bring joy wherever you go.
Thank you, Mother for your frequent and impassioned appeals to charismatic sources.
CONTINUE WRITING YOUR MESSAGE OF GRATITUDE TO MOTHER, below in the REPLY BOX
Your life is a gift to the institute and you are indeed our precious gem 💎.
Thank you Mother for your kindness and love towards all your daughters.
Praying for you and your noble mission among your sisters .
Querida Madre Chiara, gratidão a Ti por tudo que tens feito na vida do nosso Instituto, pela sua animação e governo.
Boa festa da gratidão a todas FMA.
Chère Mère Chiara,
En ces jours où nous nous préparons à célébrer la fête de la reconnaissance mondiale, nous rendons grâce à Dieu pour le don précieux de votre vie, de votre vocation et de la mission singulière que vous accomplissez au sein de notre famille religieuse.
Que le Seigneur ressuscité continue de vous illuminer de sa présence et de vous combler de son Esprit Saint, afin que vous puissiez guider l’Institut toujours davantage selon le cœur du Christ, Bon Pasteur.
Bonne fête, Mère.
Que Marie Auxiliatrice vous accompagne fidèlement et qu’elle continue de marcher à vos côtés à travers chaque continent, chaque province, chaque communauté et chaque mission.
Bonne fête également à toutes les sœurs du Conseil.
Avec notre profonde gratitude et notre union de prière.
Madre Chiara, GRAZIE per la tua vita. Con cariño y un abrazo muy colombiano. Estamos en comunión con todo el Instituto. Agradecemos su vida, testimonio, sencillez y alegria salesiana y desde la Comunidad Inter Inspectorial del Proyecto “a ti te las confío” le aseguramos nuestra oración y el impulso misionero. Feliz Fiesta
Thank you Mother Chiara for everything that you have been for each Daughter of Mary Help of Christians. May God bless you and be with you always. May St. Maria Troncatti obtain for you the graces you need most during the World Gratitude Day on April 26, 2026 and onwards. Best personal greetings to our Sisters, lay mission partners and youth of Ecuador. One with you in love and prayers. God is with you.
Thank you, Mother Chiara for your loving guidance, inspiring leadership, and constant support. We are truly grateful for your prayers and care.
Thank you, Mother Chiara for your loving guidance, inspiring leadership and constant support. We are truly grateful for your prayers and care.
Grazie carissima Madre, per esserci Madre e non stancarti mai di spronarci ad essere vere FMA come la nostra Santa Maria Mazzarello e le sorelle delle origini!
Grazie per il tuo incondizionato SI.
Grazie per la circolare in preparazione al Capitolo, sei stata forte, determinata …ci voleva. spero con l’aiuto dello Spirito Santo di essere la prima a scuotermi per riprendere un cammi no sempre più secondo la volontà di Dio.
Che il fuoco riprenda ad ardere per la gloria di Dio e la salvezza delle nostre anime e dei giovani.
Sor Beatriz Rodriguez F.
Desde Bogota ,Colombia, Inspectoría Nieves.
Gracias Madre Chiara por su testimonio y entrega generosa en el servicio de animación del Instituto, sus circulares y mensajes llenos de la riqueza carismática,nos animan tambien a dar continuamente una respuesta de amor y fidelidad. Con mis oraciones, gracias Madre y que María Auxiliadora y nuestros santos fundadores, la acompañene siempre en tan delicada misión.