(So that we ourselves boast
about you
in the churches of God
for your steadfastness and faith
in all the persecutions and the troubles
which you are enduring. )
…this is evidence of the just judgement of God
to the end that you are declared worthy
for the kingdom of God
and for which you are suffering,
Lord God,
your feed us with the living bread from heaven.
You renew our faith
increase our hope
and strengthen our love.
Teach us to hunger for Christ
who is the true and living bread
and live by every word that comes from your mouth,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.