O Antiphons

Emma H.

December 17

• O Wisdom• Symbol-Open Book• Meaning- Jesus is our wise

teacher.

December 18

• O Lord of Israel• Symbol-Burning Bush• Meaning-Jesus is our leader.

December 19

• O Flower of Jesse’s Stem• Symbol-Vine with Flowers• Meaning-Jesse was the father of

King David and the ancestor of Jesus. Jesus is the “flower” on the family tree.

December 20

• O Key of David• Symbol-• Meaning- Jesus opens the gates

of God’s kingdom to us.

December 21

• O Radiant Dawn• Symbol-Rising sun• Meaning- Jesus is our light.

December 22

• O King of All Nations• Symbol:• Meaning: Jesus is the King who

unites us all.

December 23• O Emmanuel• Symbol:• Meaning: “Emmanuel” means

“God with us” and Jesus is with us always in the Eucharist.

Advent Prayer• O Wisdom! You guide creation with your strong yet tender

care.– Come, show your people the way to salvation

• O Lord of Israel! You gave Moses the Law on Mount Sanai.– Come, stretch out your mighty hand to set us free.

• O Flower of Jesse’s Stem! You have been raised up as a sign for all people.– Come, let nothing keep you from coming to our aid.

• O Key of David! You control the gates of Heaven.– Come, lead your captive people to freedom.

• O Radiant Dawn! You are the splendor of eternal light and the sun of justice.– Come, shine on those who dwell in darkness.

• O King of All Nations! You are the only joy of every heart.– Come, save the creature you fashioned from the dust.

• O Emmanuel! You are the desire of all nations and the Savior of all people!– Come, set us free, Lord our God.