Christmas decorations throughout the houseFree time spent near the Infant JesusBefore the festive dinner, Christmas carols...to the great joy of the Sisters!...as well as many other gifts offered by Canon von Menshengen, Prior and Rector of Maria Engelport...A beautiful painting offered by Monsignor Schmitz, Vicar General of the Institute and Provincial of Germany......with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament2nd Solemn Vespers...... of Christmas dinnerPreparation ...Dishes after lunchFestive lunchThe bells which have not been heard during all of Advent ring for the GloriaChristmas Day MassGregorian chant of the MassMass recorded and shared in the corridors so that everyone can follow along (because of covid)Gospel: “…Do not be afraid, for I bring you news that will be a great joy to all the people. Today in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord, is born to you. And this will be the sign for you: you will find a newborn baby wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger…”...then receives incenseThe Child Jesus is placed above the altar...... The Midnight MassTraditional German Christmas carols sung in harmony before ...Reponses sung by the scholaLessons: the designated sisters each sing one of the 9 readings, called lessons, which are part of MatinsChristmas MatinsFestive lunch on the feast of the Circumcision, the last day of the Octave of Christmas
