With all my heart I desire to express my gratitude to you as well Daugthers of Mary Help of Christians.

You allowed yourselves to be conquered by the loving gaze of Jesus and to His invitation “Come and follow Me” you responded “ yes” in ful liberty with an enamored heart totally available to the mission entrusted to you.

It is not easy for us, or for you, to live radical fidelity to the following of Jesus.

I understand your personal, community and apostolic fatigue but I know your determination to keep the fire of love lit as Mother Mazzarello so often recommended.

The Church, society and the new generations need persons who are in love with Jesus, rooted in Him, constant in personal and community prayer, lovers of the Word translated into life and not only listened to.

• We must be consecrated women who expess with clarity, courage, and joy the choice they made and reveal the beauty of following Jesus.

An essential condition for the fruitfulness of your vocational journey is living the Eucharist as the vital centre, because i deals with the “sacrifice of Christ’, the perfect expression of love”.

Sr. Alba Vernazza fma