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 20: O Dayspring, Radiant Dawn
Symbols: sun rising or high in sky
This is the mosaic dome in the Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Washington DC. Taken by Fr Lawrence Lew, O.P., some rights reserved |
Jer. 23:5
Zechariah 3:8; 6:12
Malachi 3:2
Luke 1:78-79
Hebrews 1:1-4
John 8:12
Zechariah 3:8; 6:12
Malachi 3:2
Luke 1:78-79
Hebrews 1:1-4
John 8:12
O Morning Star,
splendour of light eternal and sun of righteousness:
Come and enlighten those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death.
This one makes my heart want to burst with joy!
ReplyDeleteCome, Lord Jesus!!