a group of nuns are praying, their heads bowed. they hear a muffled scream, from elsewhere in the convent. they look up, puzzled.
bishop o'hara is leading the sunday mass.
at the end of the first verse, christy signals the choir to stop. there's a hush in the chapel as christy glances at the vacant pews. then she turns to sister alma and nods. sister alma strikes a bold, stirring chord.
the choir really lets loose flow.
sister alma plays the organ, and the choir hums quietly as christy addresses the congregation. cameras from several tv stations are focussed on her from various places in the chapel.
christy and the choir stare at the collection plate that is filled with money.
there is a sense of chaos in the chapel as technicians set up television equipment, and mother superior leads the choir as it rehearses. near the back of the chapel, bishop o'hara looks concerned over the performance of the choir. a cardinal walks up to bishop o'hara.
the chapel is packed to the rafters. the first few rows of pews are occupied by cardinals. television cameras glide up and down the aisles, angling for shots of the altar.