Today’s “O” Antiphon hails the changing of the seasons, heralds the dawning day of the Reign of God, and bids us be light and healing for those in need.
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O Clavis David: O Key of David
Rather than being frightened by this image of Christ as the holder of the keys, the one who opens and no one can close and who closes and no one can open, the image of Christ as Key of David instilled in me a far-reaching confidence.
Read moreO Radix Jesse: O Root of Jesse
I think the ancients were quite accurate. Waiting is nearly the essence of human lives. Patience is one of our greatest needs. The only one that trumps it is the need, or rather, desire, for God-with-us. Love is on the way. Advent is worth its weight in waiting.
Read moreO Adonai: O Sacred Lord
Assigned as the Gospel Verse at Eucharist and the Antiphon for the Canticle of Mary at Evening Prayer on 18 December, “O Adonai” continues the Advental theme of longing for God’s transformation of the human condition. The unique focus of the request in this antiphon is that God would come to free those who are praying.
Read moreO Sapientia: O Holy Wisdom
Beginning with the 17th of December, the liturgical tradition marks each day until Christmas Eve with an ancient and mysterious text, one of the so-called O-Antiphons. The O-Antiphons are among the most magnificent and ancient compositions of the Roman liturgy.
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