O Sapientia & the Great O Antiphons | Advent Novena to Christmas Explained (17 December)

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Today we begin what may truly be called a Novena to Christmas — the sacred days of December 17–23, marked by the Church’s most ancient and profound prayers: the Great “O” Antiphons. This reflection opens with O Sapientia (O Wisdom), the first and most distant of the O Antiphons, invoking Eternal Wisdom proceeding from the mouth of the Most High, ordering all things mightily and sweetly. In this talk, we explore: • Why the Church treats these days as a true novena • The deep connection between Advent and Pentecost • How the O Antiphons echo again after the Ascension • Why the Church longs not to be left as orphans • The prophetic role of Wisdom literature in revealing Christ • How O Sapientia anticipates the Gospel of St. John on Christmas Day • The theological roots of O Come, O Come Emmanuel The Church’s longing in Advent reaches its climax at Christmas — only to return again after the Ascension, when we beg the Lord to send the Spirit of Truth. This sacred rhythm reveals the heart of the liturgy: expectation, fulfillment, and renewed longing. “O Sapientia” calls upon the Eternal Word, who was with God and is God, to come, take flesh, dwell among us, and teach us the way of prudence. This meditation is ideal for: • Advent prayer and reflection • Learning the meaning of the O Antiphons • Traditional Catholic liturgy lovers • Preparing spiritually for Christmas 📖 “O Wisdom, who came forth from the mouth of the Most High… come and teach us the way of prudence.” 00:00 Opening Prayer & O Sapientia 00:39 Beginning the Novena to Christmas 01:00 The Great O Antiphons Explained 01:26 The Ancient Novena to Pentecost 01:46 Advent Reflected After the Ascension 02:26 O Rex Gloriae After the Ascension 03:01 The Church’s Longing: Advent & Pentecost 03:57 Why O Sapientia Comes First 04:14 Emmanuel as the Culmination 04:24 O Come, O Come Emmanuel Explained 04:52 Wisdom Literature as Prophecy of Christ 05:38 Eternal Wisdom Taking Flesh 06:02 Ordering All Things Mightily and Sweetly 06:12 The Way of Prudence For more please visit http://www.institute-christ-king.org/wausau-sermons & remember to say 3 Hail Marys for the priest https://sensusfidelium.us/the-liturgical-year-dom-prosper-gueranger/december/december-17-the-commencement-of-the-great-antiphons/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 Support Catholic Businesses here - https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ Sensus Fidelium Press - https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ Sensus Fidelium Apps - https://sensusfidelium.tv/ Support Sensus Fidelium - https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 🙏🏻PLEASE HELP OUR CHANNEL GROW 🙏🏻 ▶️ 1. Become a Channel Patron: https://www.patreon.com/SensusFidelium ▶️ 2. Visit the website https://www.sensusfidelium.us for Gueranger, Saint of the Day, Apologetics, Meditation by the Saints, Scripture Study and more. ▶️ 3. BitChute --- https://www.bitchute.com/channel/Sensus_Fidelium/ ▶️ 4. Rumble --- https://rumble.com/c/c-298311 ▶️ 5. My Catholic Tube - https://mycatholictube.com/videos/sensus-fidelium-channel/ ▶️ 6. LBRY.tv --- https://lbry.tv/@SensusFidelium:c ▶️ 7. ODYSEE - https://odysee.com/@SensusFidelium:c ▶️ 8. UGETube - https://videos.utahgunexchange.com/@Sensus%20Fidelium ▶️ 9. BrandNewTube - https://brandnewtube.com/@SensusFidelium ▶️ 10. Paypal, Bitcoin, Anedot, Stripe, Square & PO Box donations - https://sensusfidelium.us/donate-support/ ▶️ 11. YouTube: Click Subscribe, then Click "Notification Bell" = 🔔 Please "Like" our videos so that Youtube shares it to others by clicking the "Like" thumbs-up under the video = 👍🏻 ▶️ 12. Please share this video 📲, and help others find Christ inside the Catholic Church! Please share this video on Facebook and Twitter using the share button. ▶️ 13. Follow on Social Media: 🔴 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SensusFidelium/ 🔴 Sensus Fidelium Twitter: https://https://twitter.com/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 YouTube: Click Subscribe, then Click "Notification Bell" = 🔔 🔴 Parler: https://parler.com/profile/Sensusfidelium/posts 🔴 SP3RN: https://www.sp3rn.com/community/pages/14-sensus-fidelium ▶️ 14. Follow on iTunes: 🔴 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sensus-fidelium-catholic-podcast/id1477010758 #OSapientia #OAntiphons #AdventCatholic #TraditionalCatholic #CatholicLiturgy #NovenaToChristmas #LatinLiturgy #GregorianChant #OComeOComeEmmanuel #CatholicTheology #AdventReflection

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• Christmas