Advent Prayer: O Radix Jesse

Five minutes of daily prayer and contemplation to better recognize the Christ Child and to more fully receive His boundless blessings. Based on the seven Great O Antiphons.

Advent Vespers - December 23 - "O Emmanuel"

Five minutes of daily prayer and contemplation to better recognize the Christ Child and to more fully receive His boundless blessings. Based on the seven Great "O Antiphons."

Advent Vespers - December 22 - "O Rex Gentium"

Five minutes of daily prayer and contemplation to better recognize the Christ Child and to more fully receive His boundless blessings. Based on the seven Great "O Antiphons."

Advent Vespers - December 21 - "O Oriens"

Five minutes of daily prayer and contemplation to better recognize the Christ Child, and to more fully receive His boundless blessings. Based on the seven Great O Antiphons.

Advent Vespers - December 20 - "O Clavis David"

Five minutes of daily prayer and contemplation to better recognize the Christ Child and to more fully receive His boundless blessings. Based on the seven Great "O Antiphons."

Advent Vespers - December 19 - "O Radix Jesse"

Five minutes of daily prayer and contemplation to better recognize the Christ Child and to more fully receive His boundless blessings. Based on the seven Great "O Antiphons."

Advent Vespers - December 18 - "O Adonai"

Five minutes of daily prayer and contemplation to better recognize the Christ Child and to more fully receive His boundless blessings. Based on the seven Great "O Antiphons."

What Are the "O Antiphons"?

December 19 - Root of Jesse

From Catholic Education Resource Center
By Father William Saunders

The “O Antiphons” refer to the seven antiphons that are recited (or chanted) preceding the Magnificat during Vespers of the Liturgy of the Hours. They cover the special period of Advent preparation known as the Octave before Christmas, Dec. 17-23, with Dec. 24 being Christmas Eve and Vespers for that evening being for the Christmas Vigil.

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