The veil is lifted from our hearts and minds when we turn to the Lord with sincere prayer. St. John Chrysostom says, “For [the veil was placed], not that the glory of Moses might be hidden, but that the Jews might not see. For they were not capable … For ‘when you shall
161 St. Augustine of Hippo, Letter 140.18, To Honoratus (FOTC 20:96) amended. 162 St. Augustine of Hippo, Letter 157, To Hilarius (FOTC 20:324–325) amended.
163 St. Augustine of Hippo, Sermons on the Liturgical Seasons 250.3 (FOTC 38:314). 164
St. Augustine of Hippo, Sermons on the Liturgical Seasons 251.7 (FOTC 38:322–323).
turn to the Lord, the veil is taken away’ … For when Moses talked with the Jews he kept his face covered, but when he turned to God it was uncovered. Now, this was a type of that which was to come to pass, that when we have turned to the Lord, then we shall see the glory of the Law, and the face of the Lawgiver bare; yes rather, not this alone, but we shall then be even in the same rank with Moses.”165
The Fathers cited
- St. John Chrysostom