The Great O's of Advent
Sundays, Nov 30, Dec 7, & Dec 14 | 9:45 am | Parlor
Come to learn about these special prayers traditionally sung the week before Christmas in many Christian traditions. These are petitions for the coming of hope into the world - all taken from the Book of Isaiah. Stacy Ikard and Anne Nabors will lead us as we study the Bible, listen to the music and consider the spiritual significance of these ancient yet very relevant prayers of longing.
WEEK 1
The first week of the "Great O's of Advent" class, led by Rev. Stacy Ikard and Anne Nabors, introduces the O Antiphons—seven potent prayers sung during the final days of Advent (December 17-23). The Antiphons as short verses used to focus attention on Christological themes, noting their distinct three-part structure: an acclamation beginning with "O," an invocation developing Christ's title, and a supplication asking God to "COME" and act.
In week 1 we explore the first two Antiphons: O Wisdom, which connects Christ to the divine wisdom present at Creation, and O Adonai (Sacred Lord or Leader), which reflects on Jesus as the Law-Giver and Rescuer of Israel.
