October 15, 2004. Memorial of St. Teresa of Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church.

A reading from the letter of St. Paul to the Galatians.

Brothers and sisters, for freedom, Christ set us free. So stand firm and do not submit again to the yoke of slavery. It is I, Paul,

who am telling you that if you have yourself circumcised, Christ will be of no benefit to you.

Once again, I declare to every man who has himself circumcised that he is bound to observe the

entire law.

You are separated from Christ.

You who are trying to be justified by law, you have fallen from grace.

For through the Spirit, by faith, we await the hope of righteousness.

For in Christ Jesus, neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything,

but only faith working through love.

The Word of the Lord.

Responsorial Psalm.

The response is, Let your mercy come to me, O Lord.

Let your mercy come to me, O Lord, your salvation according to your promise.

Let your mercy come to me, O Lord.

Take not the word of truth from my mouth, for in your ordinances is my hope.

Let your mercy come to me, O Lord.

And I will keep your law continually, forever and ever.

Let your mercy come to me, O Lord.

And I will walk at liberty

because I seek your precepts.

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