The O antiphons are verses of praise used during the last seven days of Advent (December 17-23). They are referred to as the "O Antiphons'' because the title of each one begins with the "O" addressing a given title in the verse to Christ. Each antiphon is a reflection on the name of Christ, and praise of one of his attributes mentioned in Scripture.

 

December 23rd - O Emmanuel - O God With Us

 

December 22nd - O Rex Gentium - O King of the Nations

 

December 21st - O Oriens - O Dayspring

 

December 20th - O Clavis David - O Key of David 

 

December 19th - O Radix Jesse - O Root of Jesse 

 

December 18th - O Adonai - O Lord of Might

 

December 17th O Sapientia – O Wisdom