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”.
GRACIAS!!!, Querida Madre Ivonne, por tanta vida entregada al Instituto y a la misión que El Señor nos tiene encomendada. Doy gracias a Dios por el don de tu vida y pido al Señor continúe bendiciéndote todos los día.
Un abrazo muy fuerte
Gracias Madre Yvonne por tanto bien. Que el Señor te guarde y te siga dando la fortaleza para continuar tu misión en nuestro Instituto. Bendiciones y un abrazo GRANDE desde Perú.
Querida Sor Yvonne, GRACIAS por toda la vida entregada estos años por el Instituto y los jóvenes. Que Dios te siga bendiciendo y que sigas siendo LUZ y TESTIGO del amor de Dios en la misión entre los jóvenes.
Con cariño. Comunidad Plaza Castilla. Madrid. España
Merci Mère Ivonne pour votre cœur aussi large comme le sable au rivage de la mer. Ce cœur qui a pu contenir les cœurs de toutes les FMA de part le monde, le touchant un à un par l’amour et le don de la mémoire et de l’écoute que Dieu vous a accordé. Nous sommes toujours ensemble dans la prière et l’offrande de notre quotidien. Que Dieu vous accompagne et vous bénisse abondamment!
Muchas gracias Madre Yvonne por su trabajo fecundo en el Instituto, por su cercanía con las hermanas, su alegría contagiosa, por su fidelidad a Dios. Que Él premie su buen hacer y la llene de bendiciones.
Desde valdepeñas España
Madre Yvonne, has sido para nosotras una perla preciosa que el Señor en su amoroso designio la ha donado a cada una con especial particularidad. Querida Madre te llevo en el corazón y recordar tu nombre es revivir el entusiasmo vocacional y misionero. Gracias…
obrigada Madre pelo teu generoso serviço nestes 13 anos de dedicação visita em muitas inspetoria as irmãs tiveram a oportunidade de cunhe-la
Isso foi muito bom hoje juntas a todas as FMA dizemos:
O B R I G A DA M A D R E !
Querida Madre Ivonne: GRACIAS por tus años de servicio y de generosa entrega al Instituto. El Señor y María Auxiliadora te recompensen y te sigan acompañando.
A comunidade das FMA de Arcozelo, Portugal, deseja manifestar um profundo agradecimento pela vida da Madre Yvonne, a sua entrega ao Instituto, a cada irmã, o impulso de vida que deu através das suas circulares e outras orientações. Que a nossa Mãe Auxiliadora a recompense de tanto bem feito. O nosso abraço grato e filial.
Grazie di cuore Madre Yvonne per tutti i servizi resi all’Istituto in questi anni e per l’affetto con qui ci ha accompagnate e seguite. Ora siamo unite a voi in preghiera