His Eminence Meditates Before the Nativity SceneIncensing of the Nativity sceneEntrance processionSprinkling with holy waterVesting prayersThe pontiff's vestmentsprayers at the foot of the altarIncensing of the altarIncensation of the Pontiff_Introit_The CollectSinging of the EpistleImposition of incenseBlessing of the deaconSinging of the Gospel_And the Word Was Made Flesh_Sermon by the CardinalThe Pontiff Kneels at the _Et Incarnatus est_ of the _Credo_The OffertoryElevationElevation_Confiteor_Postcommunion_Ite Missa Est_Pontifical BlessingPrayers of thanksgivingVeneration of the Relic of the Nativity CribExit procession1December 25grici
