Feast of Saint Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist

So, brothers, have faith in the entrance into the Holy of Holies by the blood of Christ, and in the new and living Way, which he has initiated for us by the veil, that is, by his flesh, and in the Great Priest over the house of God. So, let us draw near with a true heart, in the fullness of faith, having hearts cleansed from an evil conscience, and bodies absolved with clean water. Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope, without wavering, for he who has promised is faithful. And let us be considerate of one another, so as to prompt ourselves to charity and to good works, not deserting our assembly, as some are accustomed to do, but consoling one another, and even more so as you see that the day is approaching.