Be sure to sing this at your 6pm
vespers today . . .
The "O Antiphons" of Advent
Today begins the “O
Antiphons” of Advent. The Roman Church has been singing the "O Antiphons”
since at least the eighth century. They are the antiphons that accompany the Magnificat
canticle of Evening Prayer (Vespers) from December 17-23. They are a magnificent theology that
uses ancient biblical imagery drawn from the messianic hopes of the Old
Testament to proclaim the coming Christ as the fulfillment not only of Old
Testament hopes, but present ones as well. Their repeated use of the
imperative "Come!" embodies the longing of all for the Divine
Messiah.
—From "Catholic
Household Blessings & Prayers"
December 17
O Wisdom of our God
Most High,
guiding creation with power and love:
come to teach us the path of knowledge!
guiding creation with power and love:
come to teach us the path of knowledge!
O Wisdom,
coming forth from the mouth of
the Most High,
reaching from end to end,
mightily and sweetly ordering
all things:
come and teach us the way of
prudence.
(Traditional O Antiphon)
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