When the sun rises in the morning sky, you will see the King of kings coming forth from the Father like a radiant bridegroom from the...

O Emmanuel O Emmanuel, king and lawgiver, desire of the nations, Savior of all people: Come and set us free, Lord our God. Joseph was...

O Rex Gentium O King of all the nations, the only joy of every human heart; O Keystone of the mighty arch of man: come and save the...

O Oriens O Radiant Dawn, splendor of eternal light, sun of justice: Come, shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death....

O Clavis David O Key of David, O royal Power of Israel, controlling at your will the gate of heaven: Come, break down the prison walls of...

O Radix Jessi O Root of Jesse, you have been raised up as a sign for all peoples; kings stand silent in your presence; the nations bow...

O Adonai O Lord of ancient Israel, who showed yourself to Moses in the burning bush, who gave him the holy law on Sinai mountain: Come,...

O Sapentia O Wisdom, O holy Word of God, you govern all creation with your strong yet tender care: Come and show your people the way to...

Arise, arise! Wake from your slumber, Jerusalem; shake the chain from your neck, captive daughter Zion. (Antiphon, Canticle of Zechariah)...

The Third Sunday in Advent is called Gaudete Sunday. It gets its name from the first word in the Introit of the Mass, which means...

“I am the ever virgin Mary, Mother of the true God through whom all things live. It is my ardent desire that a church be erected here so...

“The way of the just is smooth; the path of the just you make level. Yes, for your way and your judgments, O Lord, we look to you; Your...