Rome (Italy). On 26 April 2025 in Tam Ha, Vietnam, the World Feast of Gratitude is celebrated, animated by Mary Help of Christians Province (VTN). Program of the Feast
“Light the Gospel of hope” is the theme of the Feast, which this year takes place in the atmosphere of the Jubilee Year, at the beginning of the Triennium in preparation for the 150th Anniversary of the first FMA missionary departure, illuminated by the Word of God: “Christ our hope” (1 Tim 1:1).
“The celebration of this feast will be, once again, a sign of love and fidelity and will give us the opportunity to express a ‘choral thank you’ to the Mother, who with generous dedication and wisdom, guides the Institute in the concreteness of daily giving”, explains the Vicar General, Sister María del Rosario García Ribas, in her Letter. “Grateful for the inestimable gift that her animation represents for each of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians and for the educating communities of the world, let us live this time of preparation with sentiments of gratitude.”
As is traditional, you can express your own gratitude and that of the Communities to Mother by leaving a comment below, so that she can read them all:
Thank you, Mother Chiara, for your contagious joy. It is “a sign of a heart that loves the Lord so much” (L 60).
Thank you, Mother Chiara, for your word rooted in the charism.
Thank you, Mother Chiara, for your attention to the most difficult realities and to the conflicts… “blessed are the peacemakers.”
KEEP WRITING YOUR THANK YOU TO MOTHER below, in the box RESPOND
Merci infiniment Madre Chiara pour votre disponibilité et fidélité au charisme salésien. Merci pour le don de votre vie à l’institut, aux sœurs, aux communautés éducatives du monde entier. Nous sommes très reconnaissantes pour tout le bien que le Seigneur a réalisé, réalise et accomplira à travers votre personne et les sœurs du conseil. Que le Seigneur continue de vous bénir, de bénir notre
Institut et nos différentes missions dans le monde entier. En union de prières avec vous et tout le Vietnam en ce grand jour de fête! Mais aussi pour accompagner notre bien aimé pape François dans sa dernière demeure. Qu’il intercède pour nous.
Avec toute notre affection !
Sr Fernande Chimène MATSIMOUNA FMA
Merci Sœur Chiara pour votre présence et pour tout ce que vous faites pour chaque fille de Marie Auxiliatrice. Que le Seigneur vous accompagne et vous donne toutes les grâces dont vous avez besoin. Bonne fête!
Viva Gesù, Madre Chiara!
Buona Festa. I bambini di Dzierżoniów (Polonia) vi salutano.
Tanti auguri Madre Chiara!
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Querida Madre Chiara, Muito obrigada pelo dom da sua entrega incansável, pela sua presença simples e próxima, pela sua palavra que ilumina o nossa caminho e sustenta a nossa fidelidade ao Senhor.
Boa Festa e a oração grata das Irmãs de Portugal.
Desde la Obra Social Santa María Mazzarello de Medellín, nuestro gracias se hace oración agradecida por tu servicio de animación y gobierno, cercano, sereno y acertado. María Peregrina de Esperanza sostenga tu misión. ¡Feliz Fiesta!
Gracias Madre Chiara, por ser signo del amor de Dios en el mundo Salesiano, por su testimonio de alegría, de esperanza y de amor a la Congregación y por impulsarnos a la santidad. Dios la siga colmando de sus bendiciones.
Tanti auguri Madre Chiara! Ti siamo vicine con tanta riconoscenza e affetto! Buona festa dalla Comunità di Udine “Maria al Tempio”.
Carissima Madre,
dal profondo del cuore vogliamo dirti il nostro GRANDE E SINCERO GRAZIE!
Grazie che ti sei messa nelle mani del Signore e di Maria con totale abbandono e hai dato il tuo SÍ per esserci MADRE e per servire generosamente la nostra grande e bellissima famiglia.
Grazie che sei la GUIDA SICURA e PRUDENTE! Grazie che mai ti manca il SORRISO GIOIOSO!
Il nostro GRAZIE si fa preghiera per Te. Per le mani di Maria chiediamo al Signore per te l´ abbondanza delle grazie e della sua benedizione. Con tanto affetto e tanta riconoscenza
sr.Iveta Sojková con la comunitá M.Ausiliatrice Trnava (SLK)
Thank you dear Mother for your constant help and spiritual support to all of us. Happy feast to you.
Dear Mother Chiara,
On this sacred and joyful occasion of your feast day, we join together in heartfelt thanksgiving for the gift of your life, your vocation, and your generous leadership. Your dedication and quiet strength are a reflection of the love and service of Our Blessed Mother, whose example you so beautifully embody.
As Mary gave her “yes” with faith and trust, so too have you answered the call of God with courage and humility. In your guidance, we see her gentleness; in your firmness, her wisdom; and in your compassion, her motherly heart. May she continue to be your unfailing guide and light, sheltering you beneath her mantle and interceding for you in all things.
On this special day, we pray that the Lord may grant you renewed strength, abiding joy, and the deep peace that comes from walking so closely with Him and His Holy Mother. May your days be filled with grace, and your heart with the assurance of our love, prayers, and gratitude.
With deep affection and continued prayers,
Sr. Almashisha Pyngrope FMA (INS)