Ancient Book

Theme: Jesus is Wisdom

Tonight is the night we begin the O Antiphons. Most of us know them through the Christmas hymn “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.” Each night focuses on a part of the Old Testament descriptions of the Messiah, and these chants were used very early on in the Church, and were in common use by the 8th Century. In the first of the Antiphons, we sing of Jesus, Who is Wisdom.

When Solomon prayed for wisdom, he was praying to be closer to God. He wanted to be able to think more like the Lord. When we draw near to Jesus, we are drawing near to Wisdom. When we desire to be closer to God, we are seeking His wisdom.

O Wisdom of our God Most High,
guiding creation with power and love:
come to teach us the path of knowledge!