O Antiphon

  • O Adonai Hidden in the Burning Bush

    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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  • O Wisdom: How Prudence and Wisdom Shape Our Lives

    I invite you to follow these posts in the days ahead. These little meditations help prepare our hearts to be silent and wait on Jesus. He is coming without delay.

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  • O Emmanuel

    O Emmanuel

    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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  • O King of all nations

    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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  • Winter Solstice – 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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