Dietrich Bonhoeffer | 9 April
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| Lesser feasts and fasts (1997)
| Pastor and Theologian, 1945
This feast day, if it occurs in Lent, should be commemorated by using the proper for the Lenten Weekday, and using this collect at the conclusion of the Prayers of the People. However, if a full proper is desired this one may be used. After Palm Sunday, please see proper 2237.
Part 1. English Rite I
Introit | Lætabitur justus | Psalm 64:10/1

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he righteous shall rejoice in the Lord, and put his trust in him; and all they that are true of heart shall be glad. Psalm. Hear my voice, O God, in my prayer; preserve my life from the fear of the enemy. Gloria Patri.

Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Unius Martyris non Pontificis II | |
Gloria in excelsis is omitted | |
Collect | |

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racious God, the Beyond in the midst of our life, thou gavest grace to thy servant Dietrich Bonhoeffer to know and to teach the truth as it is in Jesus Christ, and to bear the cost of following him: Grant that we, strengthened by his teaching and example, may receive thy word and embrace its call with an undivided heart; through Jesus Christ our Saviour, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Lesson	Proverbs 3:1-7 | |
Gradual | Justus dum ceciderit | Psalm 37:25/27
Though the righteous fall, he shall not be cast away, for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand. Verse. The righteous is merciful and lendeth, and his seed is blessed. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Unius Martyris non Pontificis II | |
Tract | De necessitatibus | Psalm 25:16,17,1,2
Look upon my adversity and misery, * and forgive me all my sin, | |
Unto thee, O Lord, will I lift up my soul; my God, I have put my trust in thee; * O let me not be confounded, neither let mine enemies triumph over me. | |
For all they that hope in thee shall not be ashamed; * but such as transgress without a cause shall be put to confusion. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Feria Quarta Quatuor Temporum Quadragesimæ | |
The Holy Gospel	Matthew 13:47-52 | |
The Nicene Creed is omitted | |
Collect after the Prayers of the People | |
O God, in us there is darkness, but with thee there is light; we are lonely, but thou leavest us not; we are feeble in heart, but with thee there is help; we are restless, but with thee there is peace. In us there is bitterness, but with thee there is patience; we understand not thy ways, but thou knowest the way for us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
Prayers from prison (1978), Prayers for Fellow Prisoners: Morning Prayers, altered | |
Offertory | Lætamini | Psalm 32:12
Be glad, O ye righteous, and rejoice in the Lord, and be joyful, all ye that are true of heart. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Sanctorum Fabiani et Sebastiani | |
Secret | |
Grant, we beseech thee, Almighty God, that we, who amid so many adversities do fail through our own infirmities, may be restored through the passion and intercession of thine only begotten Son; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, ever one God, world without end. Amen. | |
Book of worship approved by the General Synod of the Evangelical and Reformed Church (1947), Tuesday in Holy Week: Collect | |
Preface of a Saint (2) | |
Communion | Qui vult venire | Matthew 16:24
If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Unius Martyris non Pontificis extra Tempus Paschale | |
Postcommunion Collect | |
Almighty and everlasting God, grant us grace so to contemplate the passion of our Lord, that we may find therein forgiveness for our sins; through the same Jesus Christ, thy Son, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, ever one God, world without end. Amen. | |
Book of worship approved by the General Synod of the Evangelical and Reformed Church (1947), Wednesday in Holy Week: Collect | |
Prayer over the People | |
The Celebrant turns to the people and says: | |
Let us pray. | |
The Deacon [or Celebrant] says: | |
Bow down before the Lord. | |
The people kneel. The Celebrant, with arms outstretched over the people, continues: | |
Grant, Almighty God, that thy people may recognize their weakness and put their whole trust in thy strength, so that they may rejoice for ever in the protection of thy loving providence; through Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
The book of occasional services (1991) | |
A short form of blessing may be added, followed by a dismissal. | |

Part 2. English Rite II
Introit | Lætabitur justus | Psalm 64:10/1

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he righteous shall rejoice in the Lord, and put his trust in him; and all they that are true of heart shall be glad. Psalm. Hear my voice, O God, in my prayer; preserve my life from the fear of the enemy. Gloria Patri.

Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Unius Martyris non Pontificis II | |
Gloria in excelsis is omitted | |
Collect | |

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racious God, the Beyond in the midst of our life, you gave grace to your servant Dietrich Bonhoeffer to know and to teach the truth as it is in Jesus Christ, and to bear the cost of following him: Grant that we, strengthened by his teaching and example, may receive your word and embrace its call with an undivided heart; through Jesus Christ our Savior, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.  Amen.

Lesson	Proverbs 3:1-7 | |
Gradual | In æternum | Psalm 119:89, with verses 90,91/92,93/94,96
The refrain is recited first by a leader or cantor and then repeated by the congregation. It is repeated again by all where indicated in the text. | |
Refrain. O Lord, your word is everlasting. | |
V. Your faithfulness remains from one generation to another; * you established the earth, and it abides. | |
V. By your decree these continue to this day, * for all things are your servants. | |
Refrain. | |
V. If my delight had not been in your law, * I should have perished in my affliction. | |
V. I will never forget your commandments, * because by them you give me life. | |
Refrain. | |
V. I am yours; oh, that you would save me! * for I study your commandments. | |
V. Though the wicked lie in wait for me to destroy me, * I will apply my mind to your decrees. | |
Refrain. | |
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Feria Quinta Hebdomadæ Trigesimæ Secundæ per Annum | |
The Holy Gospel	Matthew 13:47-52 | |
The Nicene Creed is omitted | |
Collect after the Prayers of the People | |
O God, in us there is darkness, but with you there is light; we are lonely, but you never leave us; we are feeble in heart, but with you there is help; we are restless, but with you there is peace. In us there is bitterness, but with you there is patience; we do not understand your ways, but you know the way for us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
Prayers from prison (1978), Prayers for Fellow Prisoners: Morning Prayers, altered slightly | |
Offertory | Lætamini | Psalm 32:12
Be glad, you righteous, and rejoice in the Lord; shout for joy, all who are true of heart. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Sanctorum Fabiani et Sebastiani | |
Secret | |
Lord Jesus Christ, you were poor and in distress, a captive and forsaken as was your servant Dietrich Bonhoeffer.  You know all our troubles; you abide with us when all others fail us; you remember and seek us; it is your will that we should know you and turn to you.  Lord,  we hear your call and follow; help us.  Amen. | |
Prayers from prison (1978), Prayers for Fellow Prisoners: Morning Prayers, altered | |
Preface of a Saint (2) | |
Communion | Qui vult venire | Matthew 16:24
If you would come after me, you must deny yourself and take up your cross and follow me. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Unius Martyris non Pontificis extra Tempus Paschale | |
Postcommunion Collect | |
Jesus our Redeemer, you gave your life to ransom us; you have called us to drink your cup and undergo your baptism.  Thank you for Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s witness; may we have faith and resolution too. Amen. | |
A New Zealand prayer book (1989), For a Martyr (Collect no. 2) | |
Prayer over the People | |
The Celebrant turns to the people and says: | |
Let us pray. | |
The Deacon [or Celebrant] says: | |
Bow down before the Lord. | |
The people kneel. The Celebrant, with arms outstretched over the people, continues: | |
Grant, Almighty God, that thy people may recognize their weakness and put their whole trust in thy strength, so that they may rejoice for ever in the protection of thy loving providence; through Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
The book of occasional services (1991) | |
A short form of blessing may added, followed by a dismissal. | |

Parte 3. Español
Introito | Lætabitur justus | Salmo 64:10/1

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l justo se alegrará en el Señor, y confiará en él; se gloriarán todos los de recto corazón. Salmo. Escucha, oh Dios, la voz de mi lamento; guarda mi vida del temor del enemigo. Gloria Patri.

Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Unius Martyris non Pontificis II | |
Gloria in excelsis se omite | |
Colecta | |

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enévolo Dios, el Oculto en medio de nuestras vidas, que diste la gracia a tu siervo Dietrich Bonhoeffer de conocer y enseñar la verdad como se cumple en Jesucristo y de aceptar el precio de seguirle, concédenos, fortalecidos por su enseñanza y ejemplo, que recibamos tu palabra y abracemos la vocación de todo corazón. Por Jesucristo nuestro salvador, que vive y reina contigo y el Espíritu Santo, un solo Dios, por los siglos de los siglos. Amén.

Lección	Proverbios 3:1-7 | |
Gradual | In æternum | Salmo 119:89, con versículos 90,91/92,93/94,96
Un cantor o lector recita primero la antífona y el pueblo la repite. Todos la repiten otra vez cuando se indica en el texto. | |
Antífona. Tu palabra, oh Señor, es eterna. | |
V. Tu fidelidad perdura de generación en generación; * tú afirmaste la tierra, y permanece. | |
V. Por tu decreto permanecen hasta hoy, * porque todo está a tu servicio. | |
Antífona. | |
V. Si tu ley no hubiese sido mi delicia, * en mi aflicción hubiera perecido. | |
V. Jamás me olvidaré de tus mandamientos, * pues por ellos me das vida. | |
Antífona. | |
V. Tuyo soy; ¡ojalá me salvaras! * porque estudio tus mandamientos. | |
V. He visto que todas las cosas tienen fin, * pero tus mandamientos son infinitos. | |
Antífona. | |
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Feria Quinta Hebdomadæ Trigesimæ Secundæ per Annum | |

El Santo Evangelio	Mateo 13:47-52 | |
El Credo Niceno se omite | |
Colecta después de la Oración de los Fieles | |
Oh Dios, en nosotros hay oscuridad, pero contigo hay luz; somos solitarios, pero tú no nos abandonas; somos débiles de corazón, pero contigo hay ayuda; somos inquietos, pero contigo hay paz. En nosotros hay amargura, pero contigo hay paciencia; no entendimos tus caminos, pero tú conoces el camino para nosotros; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén. | |
Prayers from prison (1978), Prayers for Fellow Prisoners: Morning Prayers; tr. ed. | |
Ofertorio | Lætamini | Salmo 32:12
Alégrense en el Señor, y gócense, justos; vitoreen con júbilo, todos los rectos de corazón. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Sanctorum Fabiani et Sebastiani | |
Secreta | |
Abrasa, Señor Jesucristo, con el fuego celestial del sacrificio nuestros corazones en olor de suavidad; tú, que concediste a Dietrich Bonhoeffer ofrecerse a ti como hostia santa; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén. | |
Misal completo latino-español para uso de los fieles (1963), San Alfonso María de Ligorio, alt. | |
Prefacio de un Santo (2) | |
Comunión | Qui vult venire | Mateo 16:24
El que quiera venir en pos de mí, niéguese a sí mismo, tome su cruz, y sígame. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Unius Martyris non Pontificis extra Tempus Paschale | |
Poscomunión | |
Oh Dios, que hiciste a Dietrich Bonhoeffer fiel pastor y discípulo: Concédenos, por sus méritos y súplicas, que tus fieles reciban este Sacramento con frecuencia, y, recibiéndolo, te alaben sin cesar; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén. | |
Misal completo latino-español para uso de los fieles (1963), San Alfonso María de Ligorio, alt. | |
Oración sobre el Pueblo | |
El Celebrante se vuelve frente al pueblo y dice: | |
Oremos. | |
El Diácono [o Celebrante] dice: | |
Póstrense de hinojos delante del Señor. | |
El Pueblo se arrodilla.  El Celebrante, con brazos extendidos sobre el pueblo, continúa: | |
Concede, Dios todopoderoso, que tu pueblo reconozca su debilidad y ponga toda su confianza en tu fortaleza, de tal manera que pueda regocijarse para siempre en la protección de tu amante providencia; por Cristo nuestro Señor. Amén. | |
Ritual para ocasiones especiales (1990) | |
Se puede añadir una fórmula corta de bendición, seguida por una despedida. | |

Anglican Gradual and Sacramentary
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