At this time of year all the favourite memories and stories usually tumble out as part of the conversations that happen as families gather together. Grown-up children groan as their parents tell their grandchildren of times gone by, of Christmass’s past, of the people who are now missing from the table. There may not be …
The exact origin of the O Antiphons is not known; however, in the 6th Century, Boethius made passing reference to them in his writings, so, presumably, they were already part of the liturgy at that time. The importance of the “O Antiphons” is twofold. First, each one is a title for the Messiah. Secondly, each …
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