Our Lady of La Vang appeared to Vietnamese Catholics in a forest during a time of persecution, offering comfort, guidance, and hope. She encouraged the people to pray and even shared a way to prepare healing tea from boiled leaves. Her feast day is a beautiful reminder of Mary’s care for all her children and the power of prayer in times of difficulty.
Here are some simple to celebrate the feast of Our Lady of La Vang with your family!
Color and Create with Our Lady of La Vang Printables
We’ve created a Our Lady of La Vang Coloring Page and a Forest Craft that lets kids imagine the scene of her appearance. While coloring or assembling the forest craft, talk about how Mary came to comfort people in need and encouraged them to pray, even in hidden or difficult places.
Enjoy Vietnamese-Inspired Foods
Celebrate with flavors inspired by the culture and stories of Our Lady of La Vang:
- Pho – a warm, comforting noodle soup
- Spring rolls – fresh or fried, easy for kids to help assemble
- Green or jasmine tea – inspired by the leaves Our Lady asked the people to boil for healing
Pray the Rosary Outdoors
Just as the Vietnamese Catholics did when Our Lady appeared, gather your family to pray the rosary outdoors—in your yard, at a park, or even in a cozy indoor space surrounded by plants.
Visit a Vietnamese Catholic Parish
If there’s a Vietnamese Catholic parish nearby, consider attending Mass or observing a devotion to Our Lady of La Vang. This is a wonderful way to see the inculturation of faith—how Catholicism is lived out in different cultures—and to honor Mary’s special appearance in Vietnam.
