Happy Advent! The "O Antiphons" of Advent are an ancient tradition in the church. Dr. Mary shares with us the history and meaning behind them. Check back later too because we'll break down each antiphon a little more in later videos! | St. Blase Catholic Church

1.2K views · 46 reactions | The O Antiphons, sung with the Magnificat during Evening Prayer from December 17–24, use Old Testament imagery to announce Christ’s coming as the Church prepares for Christmas. ‘O Adonai’ in Latin, calls Jesus the Lord of Israel, the God who spoke from the burning bush and gave the Law to Moses, reminding us that Christ is God eternal who entered history to free us from sin and death. | Archdiocese of Bombay | Facebook