Bede the Venerable | 25 May
| C
| Lesser feasts and fasts (1997)
| Priest, and Monk of Jarrow, 735
This proper is for use after Pentecost. In Eastertide please use proper 2269.
Part 1. English Rite I
Introit | Dominus pars hereditatis | Psalm 16:5,6/1

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he Lord himself is the portion of mine inheritance, and of my cup; thou shalt maintain my lot; the lot is fallen unto me in a fair ground; yea, I have a goodly heritage. Psalm. Preserve me, O God, for in thee have I put my trust. Gloria Patri.

Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Commune Sanctorum et Sanctarum, with Psalm verse from the same Psalm added by editor | |
Gloria in excelsis is omitted. | |
Collect | |

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eavenly Father, who didst call thy servant Bede, while still a child, to devote his life to thy service in the disciplines of religion and scholarship; Grant that as he laboured in the Spirit to bring the riches of thy truth to his generation, so we, in our various vocations, may strive to make thee known in all the world; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Lesson	Wisdom 7:15-22 | |
Gradual | Justus ut palma | Psalm 92:11,12/2
The righteous shall flourish like a palm-tree, and shall spread abroad like a cedar in Lebanon, such as are planted in the house of the Lord. Verse. To tell of thy loving-kindness early in the morning, and of thy truth in the night season. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Confessoris non Pontificis | |
Alleluia | Amavit eum | Cf. Ecclesiasticus 45:7,8
Alleluia, alleluia. Verse. The Lord loved him and beautified him with comely ornaments, and clothed him with a robe of glory. Alleluia. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Doctorum | |
The Holy Gospel	Matthew 13:47-52 | |
The Nicene Creed is omitted | |
Collect after the Prayers of the People | |
O Father of light and God of all truth, purge the whole world from all errors, abuses, corruptions, and sins. Beat down the standard of Satan and set up everywhere the standard of Christ. Abolish the reign of sin and establish the kingdom of grace in all hearts. Let humility triumph over pride, charity over hatred, meekness over passion, generosity over covetousness; and let the Gospel of Christ in faith and practice prevail throughout the world; through him who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen. | |
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 1038 (Percy Dearmer, shortened), slightly altered | |
Offertory | Benedicam Dominum | Psalm 16:7,8
I will thank the Lord for giving me warning; I have set the Lord alway before me; for he is on my right hand, therefore I shall not fall. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Sancti Bonifatii | |
Secret | |
Hallow, O Lord, we pray, the gifts which we offer, and by the intercession of blessed Bede the Venerable, accept them and show thy mercy upon us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
The Catholic missal (1935), Vigil of St. Andrew: In Advent: Secret 3, Of St. Saturninus, slightly altered | |
Preface of a Saint (1) | |
Communion | Amen ... quod vos | Cf. Matthew 19:29
Verily I say unto you, that ye which have forsaken all and followed me, shall receive a hundredfold, and inherit everlasting life. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Confessoris non Pontificis II | |
Postcommunion Collect | |
May the holy Communion which we have received, O Lord, cleanse us from guilt, and by the intercession of blessed Bede the Venerable, may it make us to share in thy healing grace from heaven; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
The Catholic missal (1935), Vigil of St. Andrew: In Advent: Secret 3, Of St. Saturninus, slightly altered | |

Part 2. English Rite II
Introit | Dominus pars hereditatis | Psalm 16:5,6/1

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 Lord, you are my portion and my cup; it is you who uphold my lot; my boundaries enclose a pleasant land; indeed, I have a goodly heritage. Psalm. Protect me, O God, for I take refuge in you. Gloria Patri.

Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Commune Sanctorum et Sanctarum, with Psalm verse from the same Psalm added by editor | |
Gloria in excelsis is omitted. | |
Collect | |

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eavenly Father, you called your servant Bede, while still a child, to devote his life to your service in the disciplines of religion and scholarship: Grant that as he labored in the Spirit to bring the riches of your truth to his generation, so we, in our various vocations, may strive to make you known in all the world; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Lesson	Wisdom 7:15-22 | |
Gradual | Verba tua | Cf. John 6:63, with Psalm 19:7/8/9/10
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. Your words, O Lord, are spirit and life. | |
V. The law of the Lord is perfect and revives the soul; * the testimony of the Lord is sure and gives wisdom to the innocent. | |
Refrain. | |
V. The statutes of the Lord are just and rejoice the heart; * the commandment of the Lord is clear and gives light to the eyes. | |
Refrain. | |
V. The fear of the Lord is clean and endures for ever; * the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. | |
Refrain. | |
V. More to be desired are they than gold, more than much fine gold, * sweeter far than honey, than honey in the comb. | |
Refrain. | |
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Sabbato Hebdomadæ Primæ per Annum | |
Alleluia | Verba tua | John 6:63,69
Alleluia, alleluia. Verse. Your words, O Lord, are spirit and life; you have the words of eternal life. Alleluia. | |
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Hebdomada Sexta per Annum: Feria Quinta | |
The Holy Gospel	Matthew 13:47-52 | |
The Nicene Creed is omitted | |
Collect after the Prayers of the People | |
Father of light and God of all truth, purge the whole world from all errors, abuses, corruptions, and sins. Beat down the standard of Satan and set up everywhere the standard of Christ. Abolish the reign of sin and establish the kingdom of grace in all hearts. Let humility triumph over pride, charity over hatred, meekness over passion, generosity over covetousness; and let the Gospel of Christ in faith and practice prevail throughout the world; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. | |
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 1038 (Percy Dearmer, shortened); altered in Rite II | |
Offertory | Benedicam Dominum | Psalm 16:7,8
I will bless the Lord who gives me counsel; I have set the Lord always before me; because God is at my right hand, I shall not fall. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Sancti Bonifatii | |
Secret | |
Lord, accept our sacrifice on this feast of Saint Bede, and following his example may we give you our praise and offer you all we have. Grant this in the Name of Jesus the Lord. Amen. | |
The Roman missal. The sacramentary (1974), Common of Doctors of the Church (also used for Venerable Bede) | |
Preface of a Saint (1) | |
Communion | Amen ... quod vos | Cf. Matthew 19:29
Truly, I say to you, that you who have left everything and followed me will receive a hundredfold, and inherit eternal life. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Confessoris non Pontificis II | |
Postcommunion Collect | |
God our Father, Christ the living bread renews us. Let Christ our teacher instruct us that on this feast of Saint Bede we may learn your truth and practice it in love. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
The Roman missal. The sacramentary (1974), Common of Doctors of the Church (also used for Venerable Bede) | |
Parte 3. Español
Introito | Dominus pars hereditatis | Salmo 16:5,6/1

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ú, oh Señor, eres la porción de mi herencia y de mi copa; tú sustentarás mi suerte; me toca una parcela hermosa; en verdad, una heredad magnífica. Salmo. Guárdame, oh Dios, porque a ti me acojo. Gloria Patri.

Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Commune Sanctorum et Sanctarum; Salmo ed. | |
Gloria in excelsis se omite. | |
Colecta | |

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adre celestial, que escogiste a tu siervo Beda de niño para que dedicara la vida a tu servicio en las disciplinas de la religión y de la erudición, concédenos que así como Beda se afanó, con la ayuda del Espíritu, por llevar las riquezas de tu verdad a su generación, de la misma manera nosotros, en nuestras diversas vocaciones, nos esforcemos por mostrarte a todo el mundo. Por Jesucristo nuestro Señor, que vive y reina contigo y el Espíritu Santo, un solo Dios, por los siglos de los siglos. Amén.

Lección	Sabiduría 7:15-22 | |
Gradual | Verba tua | Cf. Juan 6:63, con Salmo 19:7/8/9/10
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. Tus palabras, oh Señor, son espíritu y son vida. | |
V. La ley del Señor es perfecta, que aviva el alma; * el testimonio del Señor es fiel, que hace sabio al sencillo. | |
Antífona. | |
V. Los mandamientos del Señor son rectos, que alegran el corazón; * el precepto del Señor es claro, que alumbra los ojos. | |
Antífona. | |
V. El temor del Señor es limpio, que permanece para siempre; * los juicios del Señor son verdad, completamente justos. | |
Antífona. | |
V. Deseables son, más que el oro, más que oro fino; * dulce más que miel, que la que destila del panal. | |
Antífona. | |
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Sabbato Hebdomadæ Primæ per Annum | |
Aleluya | Verba tua | Juan 6:63,69
Aleluya, aleluya. Versículo. Las palabras que tú has hablado, oh Señor, son espíritu y son vida; tú tienes palabras de vida eterna. Aleluya. | |
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Hebdomada Sexta per Annum: Feria Quinta | |
El Santo Evangelio	Mateo 13:47-52 | |
El Credo Niceno se omite | |
Colecta después de la Oración de los Fieles | |
Padre de luz y Dios de toda verdad, purifica el mundo entero de todos errores, abusos, corrupciones y pecados. Huella el estandarte de Satanás y establece en todas partes el estandarte de Cristo. Suprime el reino de pecado y establece el reino de gracia en todos corazones. Que la humildad triunfe sobre el orgullo, la caridad sobre el odio, la mansedumbre sobre la pasión, la generosidad sobre la codicia; y que el Evangelio de Cristo en fe y en práctica prevalezca por todas partes del mundo; por él que vive y reina contigo y el Espíritu Santo, un solo Dios, por los siglos de los siglos. Amén. | |
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 1038 (Percy Dearmer, abreviada); tr. ed. | |
Ofertorio | Benedicam Dominum | Salmo 16:7,8
Bendeciré al Señor que me aconseja; al Señor he puesto siempre delante de mí; porque está en mi diestra no seré conmovido. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Sancti Bonifatii | |
Secreta | |
Sea agradable a tus ojos, Señor, el sacrificio que te ofrecemos con gozo en la fiesta de San Beda, cuya vida y doctrina nos impulsan a alabarte con todo nuestro ser; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén. | |
Misal de la comunidad (1976), Misas Comunes: Doctores de la Iglesia I (también se usa por San Beda el Venerable) | |
Prefacio de un Santo (1) | |
Comunión | Amen ... quod vos | Cf. Mateo 19:29
En verdad os digo que vosotros que habéis dejado todo y me habéis seguido recibiréis el céntuplo y heredaréis la vida eterna. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Confessoris non Pontificis II | |
Poscomunión | |
A los que has alimentado con Cristo, pan de vida, ilumínalos, Señor, con las enseñanzas de Cristo, Maestro, para que, en la fiesta de San Beda aprendan tu verdad y la hagan vida propia en la práctica del amor; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén. | |
Misal de la comunidad (1976), Misas Comunes: Doctores de la Iglesia I (también se usa por San Beda el Venerable) | |

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