December 17 begins the octave immediately preceding the Solemnity of Christmas. In the Roman Catholic tradition, these eight days are characterized by the chanting of the O Antiphons during the recitation of Vespers (Evening Prayer) at the end of each of these eight days.
Each of these O antiphons refers to one of the names traditionally attributed to Jesus. On the first of these days (December 17), the antiphon is entitled O Sapientia (Widsom).
December 18 is reserved for the antiphon entitled O Adonai (Lord).
And then today, the antiphon is entitled O Radix Jesse (Root of Jesse).
Others will be posted in the coming days. Enjoy!
Each of these O antiphons refers to one of the names traditionally attributed to Jesus. On the first of these days (December 17), the antiphon is entitled O Sapientia (Widsom).
December 18 is reserved for the antiphon entitled O Adonai (Lord).
And then today, the antiphon is entitled O Radix Jesse (Root of Jesse).
Others will be posted in the coming days. Enjoy!
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