During the last week of Advent the Church looks forward with intensified anticipation to the birth of Jesus.  Beginning on December 17, in the antiphons that introduce the Canticle of Mary each evening at Vespers we invoke Jesus under seven special titles which focus our attention on what He comes to be for us.
 
 
These are called the "O" Antiphons. 
 
              December 17: O Wisdom!
 
              December 18: O Lord and Leader!
 
              December 19: O Shoot of Jesse!
 
              December 20: O Key of David!
 
              December 21: O Dawn!
 
              December 22: O King!
 
              December 23: O Emmanuel!
 
 
Read, reflect and enjoy!