During Advent
Ant. The Lord shall give unto Him the throne of David His father, and He shall reign for ever.
Ant. Behold the handmaid of the Lord: * be it done unto me according to thy word.
From Christmas until Candlemas
Ant. The root of Jesse hath budded, a star hath arisen out of Jacob: a virgin hath brought forth a Saviour; we give praise to Thee, our God.
Ant. Behold, Mary * hath borne us a Saviour, Whom when John saw he called out, saying: Behold the Lamb of God, behold Him Who taketh away the sins of the world, Alleluia.
PSALM CXLVIII
All creatures invited to praise God
Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise Him in the heights.
Praise Him, all ye His angels; praise Him, all His hosts.
Praise Him, sun and moon; praise Him, all ye stars and light.
