Traditionally the Church has preserved seven O Antiphons in her liturgy, though in some places there were 12. This included an extra antiphon to Our Lady.
Advent means “to come to” or “toward” and is filled with a sense of expectation and hope. But most years, we get too busy, scattered, and jaded to allow the season to have a life of its own. In this four-part series, I give a little background and a few ideas that might help you stop, breathe, and become a part of the anticipation of Christmas.
The O Antiphons: O Rex Gentium, O Emmanuel indcatholicnews.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from indcatholicnews.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The Great O Antiphons: 22nd December - O Rex Gentium indcatholicnews.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from indcatholicnews.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.