ancient O Antiphons during Advent Gaudete Sunday week

Advent brings the ancient O Antiphons to the Liturgy of the Hours, the universal prayer of the Church. Each day’s antiphon petitions Jesus to “come” to us. Here they are for you to pray, contemplate and enjoy throughout this week:
December 17: O Wisdom of our God Most High, guiding creation with power and love: come to teach us the path of knowledge!
December 18: O Leader of the House of Israel, giver of the Law to Moses on Sinai: come to rescue us with your mighty power!
December 19: O Root of Jesse’s stem, sign of God’s love for all his people: come to save us without delay!
December 20: O Key of David, opening the gates of God’s eternal Kingdom: come and free the prisoners of darkness!
December 21: O Emmanuel, our King and Giver of Law: come to save us, Lord our God!
December 22: O King of all nations and keystone of the Church: come and save man, whom you formed from the dust!


Rejoice! and the vestments and the candle are rose, not pink!