Praying the Great O Antiphons: My Soul Magnifies the Lord by Katy Carl ( published by The Catholic Truth Society 20201 £5.95). The liturgical year of the Church begins with Advent as Christians prepare for the birth of Christ at Bethlehem. In the final days of this holy season, when the Magnificat is prayed each evening at Vespers, Christians are invited to meditate on the antiphons that precede Mary’s hymn of praise which is the Magnificat. Each of the antiphons, in this short but helpful insight by Katy Carl will help all Christians to reflect upon the love of God sending His Son into our world by contemplating Jesus under his seven prophetic titles of: Wisdom, Lord, Root of Jesse, Key of David, Dayspring, King of Nations and God with us.