O Antiphon

  • O Emmanuel: A Reflection on Divine Presence

    Every day from December 17 to December 23, the Church prays the O Antiphons at Vespers. The O Antiphons are beautiful texts. They date back to at least the eighth century. These texts are chanted at Vespers before and after the Magnificat. Drawn mostly from Old Testament prophetic texts, these antiphons help prepare our hearts…

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  • Come, O King of all nations

    Come, O King of all nations

    Every day from December 17 to December 23, the Church prays the O Antiphons at Vespers. The O Antiphons are beautiful texts that date back to at least the eighth century. These antiphons are chanted at Vespers before and after the Magnificat. Drawn mostly from Old Testament prophetic texts, these antiphons help prepare our hearts…

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  • Embracing the Light: Reflections on O Dawning Day

    Every day from December 17 to December 23, the Church prays the O Antiphons at Vespers. The O Antiphons are beautiful texts that date back to at least the eighth century. These antiphons are chanted at Vespers before and after the Magnificat. Drawn mostly from Old Testament prophetic texts, these antiphons help prepare our hearts…

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  • O Key of David

    O Key of David

    Every day from December 17 to December 23, the Church prays the O Antiphons at Vespers. The O Antiphons are beautiful texts that date back to at least the eighth century. They are chanted at Vespers before and after the Magnificat. Drawn mostly from Old Testament prophetic texts, these antiphons help prepare our hearts to…

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  • My friend Guido. Thoughts on the Root of Jesse

    Every day from December 17 to December 23, the Church prays the O Antiphons at Vespers. The O Antiphons are beautiful texts that date back to at least the eighth century. They are chanted at Vespers before and after the Magnificat. Drawn mostly from Old Testament prophetic texts, these antiphons help prepare our hearts to…

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