What are the O Antiphons? You might ask. Well here is a quick review and I encourage you to learn more by doing a search on the internet...
These reminders of Christ coming date back to the 4th century, and help us in the final push before the feast day of Christmas that we should prepare as the Messiah is coming. These antiphons address Christ with seven magnificent Messianic titles, based on the Old Testament prophecies and types of Christ.
December 17...O Wisdom...
Come, O divine Wisdom, teach us the way of knowledge. We are unwise; we judge and speak according to the vain standards of the world, which is foolishness in the eyes of God.
December 18...O Lord and Ruler of the House of Israel...
O Lord and Ruler of the House of Israel, who appeared to Moses in the flame of the burning bush and gave him the law on Sinai: Come and redeem us with outstretched arm.
December 19...O Root of Jesse...
O Root of Jesse, who stands for an ensign of the people, before whom kinds shall keep silence and unto whom the Gentiles shall make supplication: Come to deliver us, and tarry not.
December 20...O Key of David...
O Key of David, and Sceptre of the House of Israel, who opens and no man shuts, who shuts and no man opens: Come and bring forth the captive from his prison, he who sits in darkness and in the shadow of death.
December 21...O Radiant Dawn
With the rising of the sun, you will soon see the King of kings and Lord of lords, coming forth from His Father, as the bridegroom, from His bridal chamber.
December 22...O King of the Gentiles...
O King of the Gentiles and their desired One, the Cornerstone that makes both one: Come, and deliver man, whom You formed out the dust of the earth.
December 23...O Emmanuel...
O Emmanuel, God with us, our King and Lawgiver, the expected of the nations and their Savior: Come to save us, O Lord our God.
May God bless you in this last year of Advent.
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