December 17: O Sapientia

Today begin the O Antiphons.

I grew up with this wonderful tradition, and would recommend it to you.

CatholicCulture explains (and provides directions for how to pray them):

"December 17 marks the beginning of the "O" Antiphons, the seven jewels of our liturgy, dating back to the fourth century, one for each day until Christmas Eve. These antiphons address Christ with seven magnificent Messianic titles, based on the Old Testament prophecies and types of Christ. The Church recalls the variety of the ills of man before the coming of the Redeemer."

Today's O Antiphon:

O Sapientia (December 17) O Wisdom (Eccl 24: 5), you came forth from the mouth of the Most High (Sir 24: 30), and reaching from beginning to end, you ordered all things mightily and sweetly (Wis 8: 1). Come, and teach us the way of prudence (Isa 40: 14).

If you are around kids, you might also consider building an "O" Antiphon House!

update: Sandro Magister also writes on the O Antiphons today.