The Roman Catholic Church has been singing the “O” Antiphons since at least the eighth century. They are the antiphons that accompany the Magnificat canticle of Evening Prayer from December 17-23. They are a magnificent theology that uses ancient biblical imagery drawn from the messianic hopes of the Old Testament to proclaim the coming Christ as the fulfillment not only of Old Testament hopes, but present ones as well. Their repeated use of the imperative “Come!” embodies the longing of all for the Divine Messiah.
As Christmas approaches and Advent comes to a close we paired the beauty of the Abbey in snow with this beautiful song — to show how we too are longing for the Messiah. We are ever thankful for our faculty, staff, monks and most of all our students.
Happy Advent & Merry Christmas!
Music by our college community.