Great Advent and the O Antiphons have held a special place in my heart ever since I was first introduced to them as a novice over 30 years ago. In fact, as novices, the tradition so fascinated us that we constructed an O Antiphon Tree and decorated it with homemade "O" ornaments like keys, roots, scrolls, stars, etc.......
They link the old and new testament in unique and clever ways. The kinds of ways that make you feel smart for discovering them.
They are the basis for the beloved carol - O Come, O Come Emmanuel
So even today when their season arrives - advent kicks up a notch.
I sit a little more forward and try to find something new.
O Come!
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