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.
ish to that you could enter the piece?
Deacon Chris 