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
Happy Feast Dear Mother. May you continue to be a light of hope to those around you 🙏🙏🙏
Carissima Madre Chiara,
Buona Festa!
We express our heartfelt gratitude to you on the day of world gratitude day for your kindness, cheerfulness, simplicity and all that you are to each one of us your daughters in the Institute. Today we are remembering and praying for you in a special way. Affidiamo a Maria la tua vita e la tua missione! GRAZIE MADRE!
From the Community of Auxilium Convent Kurtumgarh (INC)
Happy Feast, dear Mother! As we celebrate the World Feast of Gratitude, we thank you for your boundless love, tireless service, and the gentle strength with which you guide the Institute and each one of us every day. May your heart be filled with joy and hope as you continue the mission entrusted to you, we offer our gratitude and prayers for all you are and all you do.
Happy Feast dear Mother. I thank God for your gift to the Institute especially as our leader and guide. Thank you so much for being you and for all that you are to the Institute especially to each and every Sister.
May God continue to bless ans empower you with the gifts ans fruits of the Holy Spirit as you continue to lead ans guide us. Praying for you always especially today.
Dear Mo. Chiara,
Warm Thanksgiving greetings from the ASC PH Sta. Mesa Center!
On this special occasion, we give thanks to God for the gift of your life, your loving leadership, and your joyful witness to the Salesian spirit. Your dedication to the mission of Don Bosco and Mother Mazzarello continues to inspire us deeply.
We are grateful for your prayers, your presence, and the example you set for the entire Salesian family. May Mary, our Mother and Help, continue to cover you with her mantle of protection and guide you always in your mission.
With our heartfelt prayers and gratitude,
Happy Thanksgiving!
Lovingly in St. Mary Mazzarello,
ASC PH Sta. Mesa Center
We thank you, dear Moher for all your animation and governance of our Institute with your prayer , presence and words. From the Sisters of Eppawala, Sri Lanka. WE are with you today with prayers of gratitude with joy and hope.
Sr. Alice Mathew the Animator
Grazie mille Mother Chiara for your inspiration and encouragement, for being the leader of our times and for your joyful motherliness that encourages closeness and openness. I have always taken note of the special word – charismatic – always mentioned in your monthly circular letters . This gesture fosters a fidelity to our Salesian traditions and inivites every member of the Institute to be faithful as well. We’re ever grateful!
Querida Madre Chiara, la saludamos con el corazón lleno de alegría y esperanza para agradecerle por su vida y misión.
Grazie Madre per il tuo cuore grande d’amore per ogni tua figlia, unite nella preghiera e nell’offerta ci uniamo con tutto l’Istituto per dirti Grazie. “Se un mare immenso ci divide, forti nell’unica speranza.” Comunitá di Chos Malal-Patagonia- Neuquen – Argentina
Madre Chiara, gracias por tu entrega incondicional, por tu deseo ardiente de reavivar el ardor apostólico de nuestros orígenes. Nuestro gracias se convierte en ofrenda de oración por tus intenciones.