o antiphons

  • The Advent of the Word

    The Advent of the Word

    Reflecting on the advent(s) of Christ in a year of interruptions.

  • O Emmanuel

    O Emmanuel

    December 23   ANTIPHON O Emmanuel, our King and Lawgiver, the Desire of All Nations and their Savior: Come and save us, O Lord our…

  • O King of Nations

    O King of Nations

      December 22     ANTIPHON O King of the Nations, the Ruler they long for, the Cornerstone uniting all people: Come and save mankind…

  • O Dayspring

    O Dayspring

    December 21     ANTIPHON O Dayspring, Splendor of Light Everlasting and Sun of Righteousness: Come and enlighten those who sit in darkness and in…

  • O Key of David

    O Key of David

    December 20   ANTIPHON O Key of David and Scepter of the House of Israel, You open and no one can close, You close and…

  • O Root of Jesse

    O Root of Jesse

    December 19   ANTIPHON O Root of Jesse, standing as an ensign before the peoples, before Whom all kings are mute, to Whom the nations…

  • O Adonai

    O Adonai

    December 18 ANTIPHON O Adonai, and Ruler of the House of Israel, Who appeared to Moses in the burning bush and gave him the Law…

  • O Wisdom

    O Wisdom

    Today in chapel we had a service that prayed and sung the O Antiphons of Advent.  Traditionally, the O Antiphons were sung consecutively beginning on…