Reading 1 Philippians 3:3-8a Brothers and sisters:We are the circumcision, we who worship through the Spirit of God,who boast in Christ Jesus and do not put our confidence in flesh,although I myself have grounds for confidence even in the flesh.If anyone else thinks he can be confident in flesh, all the more can I.  Circumcised on the eighth day,of the race of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin,a Hebrew of Hebrew parentage,in observance of the law a Pharisee,in zeal I persecuted the Church,in righteousness based on the law I was blameless.But whatever gains I had,these I have come to consider a loss because of Christ.More than that, I even consider everything as a lossbecause of the supreme good of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 105:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 R. (3b) Let hearts rejoice who search for the Lord.or:R. Alleluia.Sing to him, sing his praise,proclaim all his wondrous deeds.Glory in his holy name;rejoice, O hearts th