Rome (Italy). The Spirit of God gives spaces for fraternity, reflection, and gratitude. On 2 October 2021, on the Feast of the Guardian Angels, the Chapter members gathered in Rome for the XXIV General Chapter, express gratitude to Mother Yvonne Reungoat, Superior General of the Institute of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians.
The day takes place in a Mornese atmosphere of joy and praise to the Lord in communion with the whole Institute in the world. In the prayer of Lauds, some Chapter members representing the 5 Continents, perform the gesture of pouring water into a jar as a symbol of synodality, missionary spirit, listening, discernment, care, accompaniment, which Mother Yvonne pours out on earth, as a sign of communion between the Provinces of the FMA Institute.
In the Eucharistic Celebration, presided over by Fr. Maria Arokiam Kanaga, Superior of the Preprovince “Mary Seat of Wisdom” – UPS, we remember the many signs of generativity that Mother Yvonne sowed in the heart of every Daughter of Mary Help of Christians and thank the Lord for her life given with enthusiasm and daring in the thirteen years of service to the FMA Institute, promoting the culture of life and being with the young communities that generate joy and hope.
At the end of the Eucharist, the assembly imposed the blessing on Mother, a sign of belonging and of the presence of God, singing: “May the Lord bless her and keep her and let His face shine upon her, goodness and mercy forever be upon her”.
In the evening, with the joy of simple hearts, the feast is celebrated with songs, symbols, and the magic of gratitude.
Mother thanks God for the FMA Institute, a large family that must continue to be taken care of by spreading the Salesian charism. “We are called to work together, sharing the gifts received from the Lord with an open and grateful heart. God does not stop manifesting His love. We are called with Him, to be together with young people in the world, and to be a sign of light and hope”.
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Thank you dear Sr Mother General and every General Councillor in the last 13 years who collaborated with you and contributed a lot to the Institute and it’s mission! May God continue to bless you and make you an effective instrument of his love!
Sr. Celina FMA, INS
La Comunidad de Virginia Rossi de Barranquilla da Infinitas GRACIAS a Dios por la vida y magisterio de nuestra querida Madre General. Su sonrisa es reflejo de la cercanÃa y amor de Dios.
Bendiciones!!!!!!
Muy querida Madre Yvonne, gracias por tu animación y gobierno en estos trece años, realizado con tanta sabidurÃa, maternidad y espÃritu mornesino. La bendición del Señor le acompañe y nuestra Auxiliadora sea su compañera de camino. Desde Bolivia un gracias de corazón.
Querida Madre: damos gracias a Dios por ti, por tu vida entregada en todos estos años. Vida fecunda a través de la cual el Señor nos ha bendecido con tu corazón de Madre, tu sonrisa permanente y tu buen hacer.
Te presentamos al Señor para que Él te colme de alegrÃa y gozo. Con mucho cariño: Tus hermanas de El Plantio-SPA
Agradecemos a Madre Yvonne por su hermoso trabajo de animación y por su fraternidad contagiosa y cercana en nuestro Instituto a lo largo de estos años. El bien multiplicado por gracia de Dios ha sido grande. El le bendiga en santidad a usted Madre y a cada una de las Hermanas del Consejo.
QUERIDA MADRE YVONNE, TODA LA COMUNIDAD DE HERMANAS MAYORES Y ENFERMAS, DE LA CASA MADRE MADRE MAZZARELLO, DE SEVILLA, ESPAÑA, DAMOS GRACIAS A DIOS POR LA VIDA GASTADA EN SU ENTREGA A LAS HERMANAS, JÓVENES, DEL INSTITUTO…GRACIAS MADRE POR LOS DONES QUE NOS HAS ENTREGADO…
Madre Ivonne, damos gracias a Dios por su vida, su entrega generosa por el bien del Instituto.
Pedimos para que el Señor le siga bendiciendo, y que su sonrisa este siempre en su rostro.
Muchas gracias
Grazie Madre per la Tua testimonianza di Vita donata… una testimonianza che tocca nel profondo il cuore dei giovani rendendo viva tra noi Main!
I Giovani dell’Oratorio Mondogiovane di Livorno
In communione con tutto l’Istituto facciamo nostre queste parole : «che il Signore la benedica e la custodisca e su di lei risplenda il suo volto, su di lei bontà e misericordia per sempre».
Siamo unite a voi nella preghiera