Invitatory:
Remember to turn to page 687* (Christian Prayer) to use the proper antiphons for Advent.
I like Psalm 24 (page 728) for the Invitatory during Advent.
Hymns
Turn to the index on page 1502 and choose hymns for Advent
The hymn O Come, O Come Emmanuel, based on the O Antiphons,
is fitting for use from December 16 to 23.
Psalms and Canticle
As in Ordinary (Four Week Cycle).
Readings etc.
Turn to Proper of Seasons. Advent starts on page 41.
Feasts and Solemnities
Feasts and Solemnities are celebrated as usual on the weekdays of Advent.
Memorials
Memorials falling on December 16 to December 24 are optional and may be omitted or observed as commemorations.
Commemorations (GILH #239b.)
If you wish to observe a Commemoration at Morning Prayer or Evening Prayer use the following procedure:
The ending of the concluding prayer is omitted and the saint's antiphon (from the Proper or the Common), and prayer is added.
Example: December 21 Peter Canisius page 1342,
The ending of the concluding prayer for the day is omitted (i.e. the part that goes something like this: "We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ..." )
The antiphon for St. Peter Canisius is added:
"Those who are learned will be radiant as the sky ... "
The prayer of St. Peter is added:
Lord,
you gave Saint Peter Canisius
wisdom and courage to defend the Catholic faith...
Antiphon in Honor of the Blessed Virgin for Night Prayer
Alma Redemptoris Mater (play the chant)
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* Page numbers refer to pages in the One Volume Christian Prayer.