O antiphons

The titles of Christ in the O Antiphons, seven ancient prayers, have been invoked by the millions of Christians for at least 1,300 years.

The great thing about the O Antiphons is, they don't start until December 17! That means even if you missed the boat with an Advent wreath or a Jesse tree, you've still got time for

Ever since our oldest children were very little, we have been implementing an old monastic custom in our home by providing special treats, representing each of the “O Antiphons” on the days leading up to Christmas. The O Antiphon prayers begin on December 17th and end on the 23rd, which is the last Vespers of […]

In my other life as a Director of Next Generation Ministries, I love creating activities for my families to use to teach the faith at home. Since arguably the best season of the church year is here…

There is an old monastic custom of providing special treats, representing each of the O Antiphons , leading up to Christmas. According t...

This was originally posted at Catholic Cuisine. Tomorrow begins the "O" Antiphons. These are antiphons in the Church's liturgy dating from the seventh century

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“You know the time, that the hour has come for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed. The night is far gone; the day is at hand. So then let us…

During the final days of Advent, anticipation heightens as the birth of the Savior draws nearer. This anticipation is marked by something special in the prayers of the Liturgy of the Hours. What is this special something? The "O Antiphons." (Antiphon…