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Advent and Christmas » The 'O' Antiphons

The 'O' Antiphons

The 'O' Antiphons

The O Antiphons, received their name because they all begin with the exhortation "O."  These prayers are sung or said on the seven days before the Vigil of the Nativity, beginning on December 17th.

 The Antiphons became popular during the Middle Ages. They speak of man's desire and longing for God.

The structure of the Antiphons make them perfect for a family tradition, and if you wish, for expressing in a physical form. Some families draw the symbols of the Antiphons on circles of cardboard, felt, fabric or paper and hang them from ribbons on a banner or poster. The circles are turned to the wall and after the Antiphon is sung or said, the circle is flipped to show the images. On Christmas Eve, all the images are visible.

December 17th:
  O Wisdom, you come forth from the mouth of the Most High. You fill the universe and hold all things together in a strong yet gentle manner. O come to teach us the way of truth.

December 18th:
 O Adonai and leader of Israel, you appeared to Moses in a burning bush and you gave him the Law on Sinai. O come and save us with your mighty power.

December 19th:
 O stock of Jesse, you stand as a signal for the nations; kings fall silent before you whom the peoples acclaim. O come to deliver us, and do not delay.

December 20th:
 O key of David and scepter of Israel, what you open no one else can close again; what you close no one can open. O come to lead the captive from prison; free those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death.

December 21st:
 O Rising Sun, you are the splendor of eternal light and the sun of justice. O come and enlighten those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death.

December 22nd:
 O King whom all the peoples desire, you are the cornerstone which makes all one. O come and save man whom you made from clay.

December 23rd:
 O Emmanuel, you are our king and judge, the One whom the peoples await and their Savior. O come and save us, Lord, our God.







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