During the 3rd Sunday of Advent, families in Italy travel to Rome and bring their baby Jesus figurines from their Nativities. During that Sunday’s noon Angelus, the Pope blesses the figurines as well as the children and families that are gathered. This is called “Bambinelli Sunday” “The blessing of the Bambinelli as they are called in Rome-reminds us that the Nativity scene is a school of life where we can learn the secret of true joy”
Italian Nativity scenes are much more elaborate and filled with scenes of daily life within a village (women carrying water jugs, washing clothes, children playing, market place where things are sold, etc.) The concept is that Jesus came in the midst of our busy lives. This serves to remind us that Jesus is not in the past but lives with us today and enters into the midst of our busy lives!
This year, Holy Family will be celebrating Bambinelli Sunday on December 16. We are asking that all children (and adults) bring their baby Jesus figurines from their Nativity scenes to Mass on Dec. 16. After the homily, Fr. Eric will bless the figurines, children, and everyone. This will occur at at all Masses.
Italian Nativity scenes are much more elaborate and filled with scenes of daily life within a village (women carrying water jugs, washing clothes, children playing, market place where things are sold, etc.) The concept is that Jesus came in the midst of our busy lives. This serves to remind us that Jesus is not in the past but lives with us today and enters into the midst of our busy lives!
This year, Holy Family will be celebrating Bambinelli Sunday on December 16. We are asking that all children (and adults) bring their baby Jesus figurines from their Nativity scenes to Mass on Dec. 16. After the homily, Fr. Eric will bless the figurines, children, and everyone. This will occur at at all Masses.
