Have you heard the Basilica cantors sing the "O Antiphons"? At churches around the world, the "O Antiphons" are recited or sung from December 17-23 during evening prayer, accompanying the recitation of the Magnificat. https://www.nationalshrine.org/blog/what-are-the-o-antiphons-of-advent/ | Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

Have you heard the Basilica cantors sing the “O Antiphons”? At churches around the world, the “O Antiphons” are recited or sung from December 17-23 during evening prayer, accompanying the recitation of the Magnificat. Listen to today’s O Antiphon: O Emmanuel. “O Emmanuel, our King and Giver of Law: come to save us, Lord our God!” (from Isaiah 7:14) View all videos: https://www.nationalshrine.org/blog/what-are-the-o-antiphons-of-advent/ | Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Concepti

This is a Vespers antiphon from Saint Raphael the Archangel's feast day, traditionally celebrated on October 24th. The text of the antiphon references Tobit 12:6,15. "I am the Angel Raphael, who doth stand before the Lord; but you are to bless God and recount all his marvels." "Ego sum Ráphael Angelus, qui ásto ante Dóminum: vos autem benedícite Déum, et narráte ómnia mirabília éjus." | Venite: A Celebration of Catholic Saints, Feasts, & Liturgical Music

The Fifth 'O' Antiphon is 'O Radiant Dawn' Join us this Week as we journey through the 'O' Antiphons with Father Scott. The Roman Church has been singing the "O" Antiphons since at least the eighth century. They are the antiphons that accompany the Magnificat canticle of Evening Prayer from December 17-23. They are a magnificent theology that uses ancient biblical imagery drawn from the messianic hopes of the Old Testament to proclaim the coming Christ as the fulfillment not only of Old Testamen