The sisters await the arrival of the CardinalThe sisters await the arrival of the CardinalThe sisters await the arrival of the CardinalArrival of the Cardinal greeted by the Reverend Mother SuperiorThe Cardinal proceeds to the chapelThe Cardinal proceeds to the chapelThe Cardinal celebrates his pontifical MassPrayers before MassVesting of the Pontiff.LavaboThe sistersThe sistersElevation.CommunionBlessingLast Gospel.Last Gospel.After Mass, the Cardinal blessed the House.After Mass, the Cardinal blessed the House.The Cardinal in the Swiss Mountains.The Cardinal conversing with our neighbors.Visit of the property......and the works that remain to be done!...and the works that remain to be done!Visit to the sisters in the kitchen...Visit to the sisters in the kitchen......and at the sewing workshop.The Cardinal admires the panorama.On Saturday afternoon, a concert is given in honor of the Cardinal.An aperitif is served at the conclusion of the concert.The Cardinal converses with Don Vittorio.During the aperitif we are treated to a parade... a procession... a cortège...Saturday evening, the Cardinal and His Grace the Prior General dine with the community of sisters who had prepared an exquisite meal.Surprise! The sisters have embroidered a beautiful altar cloth with the Cardinal's coat of arms.The Cardinal presents to the Mother Superior his latest book on the Eucharist.The next morning, we awake above the clouds.The chapel is prepared for the Pontifical Mass.The chapel is prepared for the Pontifical Mass.The chapel is prepared for the Pontifical Mass.The chapel is prepared for the Pontifical Mass.Our Lady of Safe Delivery is present and watches over us.Surprise: genuine Swiss Guards have come to honor the Cardinal. They were on duty at his elevation to the Cardinalate in Rome.Procession toward the chapel.Sprinkling of holy water.Sprinkling of holy water.Entry of the Cardinal into the chapel.Preparatory prayers.The clergy present.LavaboVesting.Vesting.The Pontiff is fully vested.The Cardinal proceeds to the altar.Prayers at the foot of the altar.Incensation of the altar.Incensation of the Cardinal.Singing of the Kyrie.Epistle.Gospel.Sermon by the Cardinal.Sermon by the Cardinal.Credo.Offertory.Incensation.Incensation.Censing of the Pontiff.LavaboPreface.Elevation.Elevation.Kiss of peace.Kiss of peace.Confiteor.CommunionPostcommunion prayer.Go, the Mass is ended.BlessingLast Gospel.Disrobing of the Pontiff.Disrobing of the Pontiff.Prayers of thanksgiving.Departure of the Cardinal.His Grace the Prior General followed by Canon Lernhardt.Souvenir photograph with the Swiss Guards under the benevolent gaze of Saint Peter.During a reception, the Cardinal greets the faithful present.After effort comes comfort!After effort comes comfort!The Cardinal greets the faithful.The Cardinal greets the faithful.The Cardinal greets the faithful.The Cardinal greets the faithful.The Cardinal greets the faithful.The sisters are in service.The Cardinal greets the faithful.The Cardinal greets the faithful.Blessing and lunch with a great number of the faithful.Lunch with traditional music.Departure of His Eminence: the Cardinal must take the plane to return to Rome.Departure of His Eminence: the Cardinal must take the plane to return to Rome.Lunch with traditional music.Mass of thanksgiving celebrated by His Excellency the Prior General for these days of blessing.Mass of thanksgiving celebrated by His Excellency the Prior General for these days of blessing.Mass of thanksgiving celebrated by His Excellency the Prior General for these days of blessing.Mass of thanksgiving celebrated by His Excellency the Prior General for these days of blessing.Mass of thanksgiving celebrated by His Excellency the Prior General for these days of blessing.Mass of thanksgiving celebrated by His Excellency the Prior General for these days of blessing.In the evening, to thank the seminarians, His Excellency the Prior General invites them to a traditional Swiss meal.
