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Antiphon of Dec 19: O radix Jesse

19 Dec 99 - 01:33 PM (#151547)
Subject: Antiphon of the Day: O radix Jesse
From: T in Oklahoma (Okiemockbird)

The December 19 vespers antiphon at the Magnificat is O Radix Jesse

19 Dec 00 - 09:45 AM (#359755)
Subject: RE: Antiphon of the Day: O radix Jesse
From: GUEST

O Radix Jesse,
qui stas in signum populorum,
super quem continebunt reges os suum,
quem gentes deprecabuntur:
veni ad liberandum nos,
jam noli tardare

O Root of Jesse,
who stand as a sign for the people,
kings stand silent in your presence,
whom the nations will worship:
come to set us free,
put it off no longer.

19 Dec 02 - 07:51 PM (#850798)
Subject: RE: Antiphon of the Day: O radix Jesse
From: Amos

Who IS Jesse? And why do they call him that?

A

19 Dec 02 - 07:51 PM (#850799)
Subject: RE: Antiphon of the Day: O radix Jesse
From: Murray MacLeod

Thank you for sharing.

Murray

19 Dec 02 - 07:54 PM (#850802)
Subject: RE: Antiphon of the Day: O radix Jesse
From: Murray MacLeod

He is the governor of Minnesota, Amos.

Please do not post simultaneously with me in future.

Murray

19 Dec 02 - 08:09 PM (#850815)
Subject: RE: Antiphon of the Day: O radix Jesse
From: Murray MacLeod

Uh, that was supposed to be a joke, Amos, btw. (both lines)

Murray

19 Dec 02 - 09:47 PM (#850865)
Subject: RE: Antiphon of the Day: O radix Jesse
From: Amos

Dang long-haired hippy radicals!!

A

19 Dec 03 - 11:50 AM (#1076231)
Subject: RE: Antiphon of the Day: O radix Jesse
From: mack/misophist

Pardon a non believer for being confused. What is the point of this? The association is correct for the season. Other than that?

19 Dec 03 - 02:22 PM (#1076333)
Subject: RE: Antiphon of Dec 19: O radix Jesse
From: Joe Offer

These chants and texts are some of the most treasured songs of Christianity. Jesse was the father of David, and the Messiah was expected to come from the family of David. "Radix Jesse" is usually translated "Root of Jesse." I've also seen it translated "sprout of Jesse," but seems to stretch a bit far, and it certainly isn't as poetic. Also "rod of Jesse," and THAT might garner some interesting comments around here.
Also see Flos De Radice Jesse and Lo How a Rose E'er Blooming.
-Joe Offer-

20 Dec 03 - 11:08 AM (#1076811)
Subject: RE: Antiphon of Dec 19: O radix Jesse
From: mack/misophist

I fear I'm more impressed with Anselm of Padua stepping aside for the 'Flos Martyrorum'.

20 Dec 06 - 03:28 AM (#1914449)
Subject: RE: Antiphon of Dec 19: O radix Jesse
From: Paul Burke

Is flos martyrorum something for their teeth?