The ‘O’ Antiphons

Four purple candles with flames on a bed of frosted evergreen branches, dark background.

Monday
December 22nd

 

O Desire of Nations

O come, Desire of nations, bind
In one the hearts of all humankind;
Bid thou our sad divisions cease,
And be thyself our Prince of Peace.

Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel!

Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel!