O Antiphons December 19: "O Radix Jesse"

Wednesday, 19 December 2012 The Great O Antiphons: "O Radix Jesse"
The Great O Antiphons December 19:  "O Radix Jesse" These Great "O Antiphons" at the Magnificat were first used by the Church in the 8th and 9th centuries. They are said in order, based on various titles for the Christ and are scripturally-based short prayers for the 17th to the 23rd of December. In these "O Antiphons" the Church expresses her deep longing for the coming of the Messiah. Christ, descendant of David, king of kings (See Isaiah 11:10; Romans 15:12; Revelation 5:5) O Radix Jesse, qui stas in signum populorum, super quem continebunt reges os suum, quem gentes deprecabuntur: veni ad liberandum nos, jam noli tardare. O Root of Jesse, who stand as a sign for the people, kings stand silent in your presence, whom the nations will worship: come to set us free, put it off no longer.