Antiphona 2

From John 7:37, this antiphon captures Christ's public proclamation at the Feast of Tabernacles: 'Stans Jesus clamabat' (Jesus stood and cried out). The posture (standing) and the vocalization (crying aloud) indicate solemn proclamation, not private teaching. The invitation 'Si quis sitit, veniat ad me et bibat' (if any man thirst, let him come to me and drink) presents Christ's Heart as the source of living water. The universality of 'si quis' (if any man) extends the invitation beyond Israel to all humanity. At Lauds, this antiphon addresses the soul's morning thirst: after the night's dryness, Christ offers refreshment. The Sacred Heart devotion emphasizes this accessible tenderness - the Lord does not wait to be sought but actively calls.