248. We then must strive for that wherein is perfection and wherein is truth. Here is the shadow, here the image; Heb. x. 1. there the truth. The shadow is in the law, the image in the Gospel, the truth in heaven. In old times a lamb, a Calf was offered; now Christ is offered. But He is offered as man and as enduring suffering. And He offers Himself as a priest to take away our sins, here in an image, there in truth, Cf. St. Amb. Enarr. in Ps. xxxix. [xxxviii.]. where with the Father He intercedes for us as our Advocate. Here, then, we walk in an image, we see in an image; there face to face where is full perfection. For all perfection rests in the truth.