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O Antiphons

The 3rd Great Antiphon: O Radix Jesse — O Root of Jesse

December 19, 2012 by Lisa Schmidt 1 Comment

O Flower of Jesse’s stem, O Root of Jesse. We see those words in Scripture; we sing them in hymns. But what do they mean? The O Antiphon reflections continue with December 19: O Radix Jesse.

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The 2nd Great Antiphon: O Adonai, Lord and Ruler

December 18, 2012 by Lisa Schmidt 1 Comment

December 18: The O Antiphons continue with O Adonai or O Lord and Ruler. O sacred Lord of ancient Israel, who showed yourself to Moses in the burning bush, who gave him the holy law on Sinai mountain: come, stretch out your mighty hand to set us free.

Posted in: Faith, Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: Advent, Liturgy of the Hours, O Antiphons, Octave Before Christmas

The 1st Great Antiphon: O Sapietia — O Wisdom

December 17, 2012 by Lisa Schmidt 4 Comments

December 17: The O Antiphons reflections begin with O Sapietia or O Wisdom. O Wisdom, O holy Word of God, you govern all creation with your strong yet tender care. Come and show your people the way to salvation.

Posted in: Faith, Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: Advent, Liturgy of the Hours, O Antiphons

The Great Antiphons & the Rich History of O Come, O Come Emmanuel

December 17, 2012 by Lisa Schmidt 7 Comments

You are most likely familiar with the Advent hymn “O Come, O Come Emmanuel.” But are you as familiar with its rich history — a great treasure of the Advent season?

Posted in: Faith, Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: Advent, Liturgy of the Hours, O Antiphons, Octave Before Christmas
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