Tuesday, 4th Week of Advent

O KEY OF DAVID

Symbols: Key

Come, and bring forth the captive from his prison. 

O Key of David, and Scepter of the House of Israel, who opens and no man shuts, who shuts and no man opens; Come and bring forth the captive from his prison, he who sits in darkness and in the shadow of death. 

The key is the emblem of authority and power. Christ is the Key of the House of David who opens to us the full meaning of the scriptural prophecies, and reopens for all mankind the gate of Heaven.  

Recommended Readings: Isaias 22:22-25

http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/overviews/seasons/advent/O_4.cfm

Monday 4th Week of Advent

O Root of Jesse

Symbol: Plant with Flower

Come to deliver us, and tarry not. 

O Root of Jesse, who stands for an ensign of the people, before whom kings shall keep silence and unto whom the Gentiles shall make supplication: Come to deliver us, and tarry not.

The flower which springs up from the root of Jesse is another figure of Christ. Isaiah prophesied that the Savior would be born from the root of Jesse, that He would sit upon the throne of David, and in Christ this prophecy is fulfilled. 

Recommended Readings: Isaias 11:1-12

http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/overviews/seasons/advent/O_3.cfm