Before the retreat begins, the sisters are happy to share a meal with the retreat chaplainThe retreat begins with the chant of the Veni CreatorCanon Lefèvre, who will be preaching the retreat, gives an opening exhortation to the sistersThe office of ComplineCanon gives a conference to the sistersLow MassA spiritual conference with our Reverend MotherTime of adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the eveningFollowed by Vespers in front of the Blessed SacramentBenediction of the Blessed SacramentHigh Mass on the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. The schola of sisters can be seen singing the MassWe seek to honor Our Lord in the Holy Mass not only through our adoration and Gregorian chant, but also with a carefully maintained chapel, beautiful accoutrements, and superb vestments as seen here.Our meals are taken in silence while listening to a spiritual reading.Conference given by Monsignor Wach, Prior General of the InstituteAt the end of the retreat, the sisters share a joyful meal in recreation, with Monsignor Wach and the Canons who preached and helped during the retreatDeo gratias!
