December 20 “O Clavis David”
Today we sing the fourth antiphon, “O Clavis David” (O Key of David). The importance of this title is that from the Fall of Adam and Eve, mankind has been locked out of heaven. Our separation from God was such was that the door could be opened from God’s side. Only one with authority possesses the keys. However, with the reality of the Incarnation -of God becoming man- Jesus Christ as Messiah IS the key who opens heaven for us and he does it from our side. He does not just possess the Father’s authority, HE is AUTHORITY IN HIMSELF!
O Key of David, O royal Power of Israel, controlling at your will the gate of heaven: come break down the prison walls of death for those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death, and lead your captive people to freedom.
