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O Key of David: Unlocking Life, Freedom, and Light
O Key of David, O Royal Power of Israel controlling at your will the gate of heaven: come, break down the prison walls of death for those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death; and lead your...
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O Radiant Dawn: The Circle of Life
O Radiant Dawn, splendor of eternal light, sun of justice: Come, shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death. The catchiness of Disney’s The Lion King‘s opening song notwithstanding,...
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O King of Nations: Word Made Flesh for Us
O King of all nations, the only joy of every human heart; O Keystone of the mighty arch of humankind, come and save the creature you fashioned from the dust. While there are certainly roots for this...
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O Come Emmanuel: Everyday Incarnation
O Emmanuel, king and lawgiver, desire of the nations, savior of all people, come and set us free, Lord our God. There is only one Incarnation, but there are infinite signs of emmanuel. I am struck...
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Introduction: The ‘O Antiphons’
Many people think that the daily life of the church centers around the celebration of daily Eucharist. Indeed, as the Second Vatican Council reminds us in its document Sacrosanctum Concilium, the...
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O Wisdom: Kinship at the Heart of Creation
O Wisdom, O holy Word of God, you govern all creation with your strong yet tender care. Come and show your people the way to salvation. Today’s O Antiphon draws on the ancient name for God found...
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O Holy Lord: The God Who Hears Our Cries
O sacred Lord of ancient Israel, who showed yourself to Moses in the burning bush, who gave him the holy law on Sinai mountain: come, stretch out your mighty hand to set us free. Today’s O Antiphon...
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O Root of Jesse: Getting out of God’s Way
O Root of Jesse, you have been raised up as a sign for all peoples; kings stand silent in your presence; the nations bow down in worship before you. Come, let nothing keep you from coming to our aid....
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O Key of David: Unlocking the Chains of Sin
O Key of David, O royal Power of Israel controlling at your will the gate of heaven: come, break down the prison walls of death for those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death; and lead your...
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O Radiant Dawn: Daylight and Gratitude
O Radiant Dawn, splendor of eternal light, sun of justice: Come, shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death. The irony is not lost on me that today’s O Antiphon appears in the Divine...
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