The O Antiphons have been in the church’s Advent liturgy since at least the sixth century. A concatenation of several of the antiphons gave rise to the Christmas hymn, O Come, O Come, Emmanuel. The seven antiphons were (and are) traditionally used in the last days of Advent, December 17 through 23. Each is a short prayer to Jesus. May they enrich your Advent this year!

O Wisdom, coming forth from the mouth of the Most High,
Reaching from one end to the other mightily,
And sweetly ordering all things:
Come and teach us the way of prudence.