Beginning with December 17 and running through December 23, Evening Prayer of the breviary includes prayers that begin with ‘O’. These are prayers, or more specifically antiphons, which indicate ...

St George's Cathedral Choir have released a special recording of the 'O' Antiphons to mark the countdown to Christmas.The 'O' ...

TURIN, Italy — An Italian priest named Father Charles Vachetta is credited with writing a novena in 1721 to inspire his parishioners during Advent. Today, that novena is known as the “Christmas Novena ...

The Second Part of Advent is upon us. That’s not a casual phrase I’m using to describe the coming of Christmas. It’s a long-standing custom of the Catholic Church that’s been part of our liturgical ...

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First Presbyterian Church in Burlington will host a community-wide vespers service at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21. The service, titled “A Procession of the Great O Antiphons,” will feature a series of ...

An emeritus Texas bishop is highlighting an Advent message hidden in the O Antiphons — prayers that are recited or chanted in an ancient tradition leading up to Christmas. “Composed in the sixth or ...

“Politicians compete for the highest offices. Business tycoons scramble for a bigger and bigger piece of the pie. Armies march and scientists study and philosophers philosophize and preachers preach ...

O Radiant Dawn, esplendor de luz eternal, may we be a reflection of divine light and love for all your creatures. In the Northern Hemisphere, we experience much darkness during the month of December.