by Father Jacob Maurer | Dec 23, 2022 | Reflections
image provided by the USCCB Today we come to the end of the O Antiphons – perhaps the one that most people know, thanks to the Advent hymn inspired by it: “O Emmanuel, our King and Giver of Law: come to save us, Lord our God!” The name...
by Father Jacob Maurer | Dec 22, 2022 | Reflections
image provided by the USCCB Today is the penultimate day of the O Antiphons, and what a grand one it is: “O King of all nations and keystone of the Church: come and save man, whom you formed from the dust!” There is a quote about when a man ceases to...
by Father Jacob Maurer | Dec 17, 2022 | Reflections
image provided by the USCCB Today we begin the octave before Christmas, during which we have one of O Antiphons each day. These antiphons are part of Vespers – Evening Prayer of the Liturgy of the Hours. If you recognize these, it is probably because they form...