Tomorrow, 25th. May, is the Feast Day - Saints Day - of the Venerable Bede, a monk who lived from circa 673 to 735 AD at the monastery of St.Peter's,Wearmouth and also at the monastery of St.Paul's, Jarrow in what was then Northumbria. In his lifetime he was known all over the Christian world as an author and scholar who translated the Gospels and wrote commentaries and sermons that were widely read. He is perhaps best known now for his "History of the English Church and People", written in his 59th. year.
His Shrine is in Durham Cathedral where his prayer is spoken every day.
I implore you, good Jesus, that as in your mercy you have given me to drink in with delight the words of your knowledge, so of your loving kindness you will also grant me one day to come to you, the fountain of all wisdom, and to stand for ever before your face. Amen
O, Christ our Morning Star,
Splendour of Light Eternal,
Shining with the glory of the rainbow,
Come and waken us from the greyness of our apathy,
And renew in us your gift of Hope.
Amen
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