
O King - 'O Antiphon' for the 22nd of December
O King whom all the peoples desire,
you are the cornerstone which makes all one.
Our 'O' Antiphon tonight is about a King who became an infant - not an infant who became a King. Here we hear echoes already of the Beatitudes - Blessed are the poor in spirit. As usual Jesus turns things upside down. He exposes the stupidity of pride and proves the wisdom of humility.
He could have assumed our nature in adult form and proceeded swiftly to His task, but He chose not to.
you are the cornerstone which makes all one.
Our 'O' Antiphon tonight is about a King who became an infant - not an infant who became a King. Here we hear echoes already of the Beatitudes - Blessed are the poor in spirit. As usual Jesus turns things upside down. He exposes the stupidity of pride and proves the wisdom of humility.
He could have assumed our nature in adult form and proceeded swiftly to His task, but He chose not to.
Dominican Nuns Ireland | 22/12/2020