 During the days before the feast of 8 December there is a solemn novenary and the simulacrum of the Immaculate is placed on the high altar; they put some decorations on the walls and embellish the altar with flowers.After the recital of the Rosary, a Father expert in homiletics, usually a stranger, will preside the Holy Mass.In ancient times it was a pleasure to listen to these sermons, as they were real orators.