This is an ecumenical website of resources and reflections on liturgy, spirituality, and worship for individuals and communities. It is run by Rev. Bosco Peters.
From at least the eighth century the antiphon before and after the Magnificat at Vespers (Evening Prayer), for the seven days leading up to Christmas Eve, has greeted Christ with a title starting with “O”. These became the basis of the popular carol “O come, O come, Emmanuel”. The initials, when read backwards, form the… Continue Reading
In the NZ lectionary today (December 17), without any explanation, is titled O Sapientia. It is not in our NZ calendar. Until 1990 every day from now until Christmas Eve had such a title (O Sapientia, O Adonai,…) – and one would hope that clergy, at least, were trained to understand the reference. 1991 –… Continue Reading
From at least the eighth century the antiphon before and after the Magnificat at Vespers (Evening Prayer), for the seven days leading up to Christmas Eve, has greeted Christ with a title starting with “O”. These became the basis of the popular carol “O come, O come, Emmanuel”. The initials, when read backwards, form the… Continue Reading
