The “O” Antiphons
During the final days of Advent, the anticipation increases as the birth of the Savior draws near. In the seven evenings before Christmas this anticipation is marked by something special that happens in the prayers of the Church.
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December 17th: The First “O” Antiphon
O Highest Wisdom, Come… As we prepare for the coming of the birth of Jesus, let us remember that the light is God and he will lead us in the right direction.
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December 18th: The Second “O” Antiphon
O Lord of Israel, Come… As we anticipate Christ’s birth and his future return during Advent, let’s celebrate the gift of Christ’s teachings that keep us rightly ordered in our turbulent world.
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December 19th: The Third “O” Antiphon
O Root of Jesse, Come… Even though our Blessed Mother Mary was perplexed by Gabriel, she had a place in her heart that was committed to that love in the Lord. She trusted in the Lord. She said ‘yes’.
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December 20th: The Fourth “O” Antiphon
O Key of David, Come… The way we answer Jesus will change our lives. If we acknowledge Jesus to be the Son of God, then we will pay close attention to what he says, believe it, and live it.
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December 21st: The Fifth “O” Antiphon
O Glorious Dayspring, Come… We are not alone; God is with us. May we shout with praise and joy each morning greeting the dayspring anew.
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December 22nd: The Sixth “O” Antiphon
O King of Nations, Come… God starts with the person. He says peace is a Person, and in order for us to live at peace with someone else, we must be at peace with the Person of Christ.
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December 23rd: The Seventh “O” Antiphon
O God Among Us, Come… God is present not only in a manger in Bethlehem two days from now and thousands of years ago, but here, now.
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