Another Week Full Of "O"s

As is tradition in this infinitesimal corner of the universe, I once again present my series of reflections on the "O" Antiphons.

For those of you who regularly pray the Divine Office/Litany of the Hours, you welcome their coming (no pun intended). For the rest of us, these are the antiphons which precede the reciting/chanting of the Magnificat during Vespers/Evening Prayer. Each of them are based on a title in reference to the Messiah, found in the prophecies of Isaiah.

The format hasn't changed for a few years. While a link to a reflection by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf still works, the one by Fr. Mark Kirby, OSB, is no longer available. (Looks like a reworking of the posts will be in order for next year.) And then there are my very meager musings, along with the chant.

With December 17th. falling on a Sunday this year, it allows all of the "O" Antiphons to be seen starting on "the first day of the week". As the birth of the Christ Child draws near, I hope these posts still are edifying and help you finish your Advent preparation well.

Come back later in the day.

For the next seven days.

They will be waiting for you.