Exodus 3:3-5

New Catholic Bible

³ Moses said, “I wish to draw near to observe this wondrous thing and see why this bush does not burn up.”

⁴ The Lord saw that he was approaching to see God and he called out from the bush, “Moses, Moses.” He answered, “Here I am.” ⁵ He continued, “Do not approach. Take your sandals off your feet, for the place where you are standing is holy ground.”