The O-antiphons begin today

The O-antiphons are used in the Vesper liturgy from December 17-23. These antiphons are familiar to us through the Advent hymn: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel. Each O-antiphon focuses on a Scriptural title for Christ Jesus found in Isaiah. 

Wisdom - Isaiah 11:2-3 
O Lord of Might - Isaiah 11:4-5
O Root/Branch/Rod of Jesse - Isaiah 11:1 & 10
O Key of David - Isaiah 22:22
O Dayspring - Isaiah 9:2
O Desire of the Nations/King of Gentiles - Isaiah 2:4; 9:6; 11:10-12
O Emmanuel - Isaiah 7:14

"The basic progression of themes can be understood this way: The framer of the Universe (Wisdom) Who gave the Law (Adonai) promised through David’s throne (Radix Jesse) to set free the captives of sin (Clavis David) and bring the Light of salvation to dawn (Oriens) not only on His chosen people but all nations (Rex Gentium) and dwell with us as one of us eternally (Emmanuel)." https://steadfastlutherans.org/blog/2013/12/the-o-antiphons/

Here is a helpful Lutheran explanation

Click here for O-antiphon text and music

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