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Octave Before Christmas

The 6th Great Antiphon: O Rex Gentium — King of All the Nations

December 22, 2012 by Lisa Schmidt 1 Comment

December 22: The O Antiphons reflections continue with O Rex Gentium or O King of All Nations. O King of all the nations, the only joy of every human heart; O Keystone of the mighty arch of man, come and save the creature you fashioned from the dust.

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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 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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