17 December – O Sapientia

Today we begin the great O Antiphons, the ancient and beautiful prayers of the Church that have been sung since the early centuries of Christianity.

Over the next seven days, we journey through salvation history, calling upon Christ with the Messianic titles foretold in Scripture. These are days of longing and hope, as the Church remembers humanity’s deep desire for a Redeemer.

We begin with O Wisdom, the eternal Word through whom all things were made, who orders creation with gentleness and power, and whom we await to guide us in truth.