If we arrange the titles of the O Antiphons in reverse order, we receive a lovely message: ero cras, Latin for “tomorrow, I will come.” Take a look at the chart below:
MESSIANIC TITLES OF THE “O” ANTIPHONS
|
Date |
Title |
Language |
Translation |
|
Dec 17th |
Sapientia |
Latin |
Wisdom |
|
Dec 18th |
Adonai |
Hebrew |
LORD |
|
Dec 19th |
Radix Jesse |
Latin |
Flower of Jesse |
|
Dec 20th |
Clavis David |
Latin |
Key of David |
|
Dec 21st |
Oriens |
Latin |
Radiant Dawn |
|
Dec 22nd |
Rex Gentium |
Latin |
King of Nations |
|
Dec 23rd |
Emmanuel |
Hebrew |
God-with-us |
(at right is shown the star marking the place in Bethlehem where Christ entered the world)
Tomorrow indeed our Lord comes to us. He comes not as a conquering hero, but rather, as a vulnerable, darling child born in a cave. Kept warm by the livestock that share their shelter with Him. God has touched our world — and changed it forever.
Merry Christmas to all of you – please remember to keep the “Mass” in Christmas. We’d love to celebrate this holy event with you at Mass. God bless you who seek the one who comes.
Deacon Chris 