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Verbum Abbreviatum
Below the sanctuary of the ancient Roman Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, or St Mary Major, in Rome is the
O Emmanuel – 23 December
O Emmanuel, our King and lawgiver, for whom the nations wait, their Saviour: come to save us, Lord, our God.
Anniversary of the Approval of the Order of Preachers
Seven hundred and ninety-two years ago today, Pope Honorius III gave official approval of the creation of the Order of
O Rex Gentium – 22 December
O King of the Nations, whom they desire, and the cornerstone, who join two together into one: come and save
O Oriens – 21 December
O Rising Sun, splendour of eternal Light and sun of righteousness: come and shine upon those who sit in darkness
Fourth Sunday of Advent
There can be a natural human tendency to believe that we can achieve anything through our own efforts. As
O Clavis – 20 December
O Key of David, and sceptre of the house of Israel, who open and no one shuts, who shut and
O Radix – 19 December
"O Root of Jesse, set up as a sign for the peoples, before whom kings will stop their mouths, to
Advent Talk 3 on video
This year's third and final Advent talk, delivered by Br Daniel Mary Jeffries, O.P. on Wednesday night, is now available
O Sapientia – 17 December
The text of today‘s antiphon isO Wisdom, who came forth from the mouth of the Most High, reaching from one
Rorate Caeli (Introit)
The Fourth Sunday of Advent recalls the Annunciation when the Word of God took flesh in the womb of the