The sisters work on preparations for the Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday. Here, in WausauAt Maria EngelportIn ArdeeIn PrestonThe blessing of the new fire at the Easter Vigil in Prestonin ArdeeIn LivornoSwitzerlandThe procession enters into the church. Here, in SwitzerlandIn ArdeeThe procession enters into the church in Wausau“Lumen Christi” (Light of Christ) is proclaimed three times, at which point all kneel and one of the candles of the three-branch candle is lit. Here, in PrestonThe chant of the Exultet begins. Here, in PrestonIn ArdeeThe grains of incense are placed into the Easter Candle. Here, in SwitzerlandIn WausauThe three-branched candle, lit from the Easter fire, is used to light the Easter candleSwitzerlandPrestonAfter lighting the Easter candle, the chant of the Exultet continues. Here, in LivornoThe chanting of the prophesies of Our Lord. Here, in SwitzerlandThe Easter candle is held near the baptismal font. The baptismal waters are blessed at the Easter VigilThe Easter candle is plunged into the water three times. Here, in WausauThe holy oils are poured into the baptismal watersThe ministers prostrate during the Litany of Saints.In ArdeeIn WausauAt the chant of the Gloria, the bells ring for the first time since Holy Thursday, and the statues are uncovered. Here, the statue of the Resurrected Christ is unveiled at Maria EngelportThe painting above the altar is unveiled in LivornoWausauThe moment of the Elevation in LivornoIn SwitzerlandIn WausauThe sisters gather with the chaplain for hot chocolate after the Easter Vigil in Livorno
