Advent is the coming of Christ into this world. Did you know there are 198 different names and titles for Jesus in the Sacred Scriptures? They each describe different characteristics of God and his desire for a relationship with us by uniting divinity with humanity in Jesus. Since at least the eighth century, the Catholic Church has been singing the “O Antiphons;” the mystery of Christ in our salvation history. The coming of the Son of God in our human nature culminates in the solemn chant of the O’Antiphons from December 17 to 23. Their repeated use of the imperative “Come!” embodies the longing of all for the Divine Messiah.
O Wisdom of our God Most High, guiding creation with power and love, come to teach us the path of knowledge!
Oh, come, that wisdom, from on high, and order all things far and I; to us, the path of knowledge show, and teach us in her ways to go.
Lord Jesus Christ, so many times we seek the wisdom of this world for guidance in our lives. Come into our lives this advent, that we might know God’s will for our lives with the wisdom that only you can give. In your holy names, we pray Amen.
Smitten With Goodness 