So having such a hope
we act with great boldness
and not as Moses
putting a veil
over his face
in order that the Children of Israel
did not gaze
to the end of what was fading away
but their minds were hardened,
for until this day
at the reading of the old covenant
the same veil
remains
not lifted because it is (only) set aside in Christ
but until this day
whenever Moses is read
a veil lies over their heart
but whenever someone turns to the Lord
the veil is removed.
Lord God,
you 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 to live by every word
that comes from your mouth,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.