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The “O” Antiphons of Advent

The Great O Antiphons of Advent

During the Last Days of Advent, these “O Antiphons” may be added to evening prayer, prayer at table, or bedtime prayer.

Below are reflections that can be used to meditate and reflect upon these “O Antiphons,” to come to a deeper understanding of the Messiah whose birth we await on Christmas.

Praying the "O" Antiphons of Advent: An Introduction
To begin our reflections on the "O" Antiphons of Advent, Tony Crescio discusses the history of the antiphons and the role they play in preparing ...
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December 17: O Wisdom
O Wisdom, O holy Word of God, you govern all creation with your strong yet tender care. Come and show your people the way to salvation (Christian...
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December 18: O Lord
O sacred Lord of ancient Israel, who showed yourself to Moses in the burning bush, who gave him the holy law on Sinai Mountain: Come, stretch out...
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December 19: O Root of Jesse
O flower of Jesse’s stem, you have been raised up as a sign for all peoples; kings stand silent in your presence; the nations bow down in Worship...
December 20: O Key of David
O Key of David, O royal Power of Israel controlling at your will the gate of heaven: come, break down the prison walls of death for those who dwe...
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December 21: O Radiant Dawn
O Radiant Dawn, splendor of eternal light, sun of justice: come, shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death (Christian Prayer, ...
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December 22: O King of the Nations
O King of all the nations, the only joy of every human heart; O Keystone of the mighty arch of man, come and save the creature you fashioned from...
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December 23: O Emmanuel
O Emmanuel, king and lawgiver, desire of the nations, Savior of all people, come and set us free, Lord our God (Christian Prayer, 136). In thi...
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