O Wisdom of our God Most High,
guiding creation with power and love:
come to teach us the path of knowledge!
Sound familiar? If you're a fan of "O Come O Come Emmanuel," then this first antiphon should come as no surprise. (From what I've read, the song seems to have its roots in the O Antiphons.) It's actually quite a beautiful way to engage in prayer in a special way these last few days before Christmas - as these antiphons use different titles for Christ each day.
In light of all of the media coverage and opinions (about gun control, school safety, mental health help, etc.) being published/shared about the tragic school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, praying to God as (and for) Wisdom is likely the wisest thing we can do...
Let us all lift our hearts in prayer to God in a special way during these last days of Advent. May we be filled with joy deeply rooted in Christ and find peace in our hearts and world. Amen.
Now, here's a not-so-traditional version of this beloved song for you to enjoy.
And in case you were wondering, tomorrow's antiphons continue with O Adonai (or, O Leader of the House of Israel)...
ADONAI IS THE HOLIEST NAME FOR G-D AND IS USUALLY SAID WITH THE EYES CLOSED AND THE HANDS OVER ONES EYES. THE MUSIC IS POWERFUL AND SPIRITUALLY PLAYED. At THIS TIME I PRAY FOR THE CHILDREN THAT WERE RECENTLY MURDERED IN OUR COUNTRY AND THE ONE MILLION JEWISH CHILDREN THAT WERE MURDERED BY THE NAZIS IN WOLD WAR 2
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