¹²I knew that there is nothing good in them
– except to rejoice
and do what’s good in their lifetime.
¹³Also,
that all people who eat and drink
and see what’s good in all their work
– it’s God’s gift.

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.