A few words of presentation by Canon Waché, Prior of the Neapolitan Apostolate of the InstituteOn Wednesday, December 30, the Sisters performed some traditional Christmas carols in various languages: French, English, Spanish, Italian, Neapolitan... in the church of the convent.Stoles restored by the Sisters... and the opening of gifts... followed by coffee...Lunch on December 26th...... the Krambambuli: traditional cocktail of German studentsIn the meantime, in the kitchen, we are getting ready for...The bell announces dinnerFor the evening mealBenediction of the Blessed SacramentII Vespers of ChristmasThe Child Jesus will thus be enthroned on the Altar for the entire Christmas season.Neapolitan Crib of our churchChristmas LunchCommunionEcce Agnus Dei, Ecce qui tollit peccata mundi : Domine non sum dignus ut intres sub tectum meum sed tantum dic verbo et sanabitur anima meaSermonMass of the day sung by our postulantsIn the Refectory...whose originality never fails to surprise!PanettoneIn the KitchenSinging rehearsalDecember 25, in the Sacristy: purification of the sacred vessels...a crib offered by H.E.R. Cardinal BurkeIn front of our patron saints...The whole Convent is decorated for this great and beautiful feast!Hot Chocolate and Paneton after Holy MassOur Statue of the Royal HeartThe Altar of Santa Maria della SanitaLast GospelIncensing of the sisters at the PrefaceGospelGloria... sung by the sistersMidnight Mass......to welcome the Child Jesus in the mangerSong "He is born the Divine Child"...Responses, by the sistersThe lessons are sung by the Canons and seminarians.Lectern placed in the middle of the choir for the lessonsThe psalms are sung by the sistersThe Matins are made up of an alternation of psalms, lessons and responses.MatinsLast preparations before MatinsThe cantorsFirst Vespers of ChristmasThe Station: moment of recollection that precedes the chant of the OfficeChristmas Stars, to adorn the altars...for the churchCandles...Our Statue of the Royal Heart... the hot chocolate that will follow the Midnight MassIn the living room, arranged for ...Thursday, December 24th, preparation for the big feast of Christmas: in the refectoryAt the SacristyAround the Main AltarIn the church
