In the Italian tradition, these "Bambinelli" are blessed during Advent.During the Novena, the faithful place a statuette of the Child Jesus on the communion rail, which they will place in the crib on the evening of the 24th.Novena to prepare the Birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ, with more intimacy, at the foot of the empty mangerNovena to prepare for the feast of Christmas, with the faithful, around the Nativity scene in our church.Song by the more senior postulantsHandmade frame made of rolled paperSinging of the newly arrived postulants, accompanied by a fluteOn this Sunday, the novitiate prepared a little festive celebration to thank the Novice Mistress. Each one was able to put her talents to service according to the great theme of the day: joy!Gaudete Sunday. The third candle in the Advent wreath is lit.Picking lemons from the gardenMaking cookies that will be offered on Sundays in the small shop.Work on SaturdaysBenediction after Second VespersBenediction of the Blessed Sacrament following First Vespers of the Feast of the Immaculate ConceptionGrand Novena to the Immaculate Conception, principal patron of our Institute, before the Blessed Sacrament exposed on the altar
