Tag Archives: Antiphons

Behold, when the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son into the world.     Cf. Galatians 4:4 Only in the fullness of time would He come.  Only in the fullness of time will He come again in … Continue reading →

Behold, I stand at the door and knock: if anyone hears my voice and opens the door to me, I will enter his house and dine with him, and he with me.  Revelation 3:20 It is difficult at times to … Continue reading →

My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, for the Almighty has done great things for me.     Luke 1:46, 49 The song of Our Lady, sung in the house of her cousin, expresses the same disposition that our … Continue reading →

Blessed are you who have believed, that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.     Luke 1:45 We are told by the powers of this world that we will grow strong and powerful if we … Continue reading →

Drop down dew from above, you heavens, and let the clouds rain down the Just One; let the earth be opened and bring forth a Savior.     Cf. Isaiah 45:8 The barren earth of sin and decay, the fruitless … Continue reading →

The Dawn from on high will visit us, guiding our feet in the way of peace.    Luke 1: 78-79 The pathway of peace is not always intuitive and it requires illumination so that we do not misstep in the … Continue reading →

Christ our King is coming, he is the Lamb foretold by John. It was written in the Scriptures, and written even in the stars as the Magi would learn, that a great ruler had been promised to Israel.  One who … Continue reading →

Behold, the Desired of all the nations will come, and the house of the Lord will be filled with glory.     Cf. Haggai 2:7 When the temple was rebuilt after the Babylonian Exile, it was a heartfelt cry of … Continue reading →

The Lord will come and he will not delay.  He will illumine what is hidden in darkness and reveal himself to all the nations.    Cf. Hebrews 2: 3; 1 Corinthians 4:5 It is a bold claim to say that Christ … Continue reading →