Jesse Tree — Day 19: O Root of Jesse

The O Antiphons are Magnificat antiphons sung or recited at Vespers from December 17-23. Each antiphon is a name of Christ, one of his attributes mentioned in Scripture.

Day 19: O Root of Jesse

Symbols: flower, plant with flower

Detail from the painted ceiling of Ely Cathedral,
taken by Fr Lawrence Lew, O.P.

Isaiah 11:1-5, 52:13-53:6
Revelation 5:5, 22:16
John 15:1-4

O Root of Jesse, standing as a sign among the peoples;
before you kings will shut their mouths,
to you the nations will make their prayer:
Come and deliver us, and delay no longer.