Catechesis Notes for the Week — The Great “O” Antiphons are prayers addressed to the Son of God, which call upon Him to come to us according to the promises of the Old Testament Scriptures. Historically, Christians have prayed these prayers during Advent, seven days before Christmas. These antiphons are the basis for each stanza of the familiar Advent hymn, “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.” The antiphons are offered below for your daily prayers.CP241215