A.D. 1989 February 2
The Purification of Saint Mary the Virgin (Candlemas)
unknown Ukrainian artist, 1729
Collects
Almighty and everliving God, we humbly beseech thy Majesty, that, as thy only-begotten Son was this day presented in the temple in substance of our flesh, so we may be presented unto thee with pure and clean hearts, by the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Lessons
Epistles and Gospels
Table of Lessons
Morning Prayer
- Psalm 9; 10; 11
- Wisdom 9
- Mark 2
Evening Prayer
- Psalm 12; 13; 14
- Wisdom 12
- I Corinthians 14
Alternative Table of Lessons (1961) — Year I
Morning Prayer
Evening Prayer
Liturgical Colours
White or Gold
References
The Thursday After Sexagesima Sunday
Collects
O Lord God, who seest that we put not our trust in anything that we do: Mercifully grant that by thy power we may be defended against all adversity, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Lessons
Table of Lessons
Morning Prayer
- Psalm 9; 10; 11
- Wisdom 9
- Mark 2
Evening Prayer
- Psalm 12; 13; 14
- Wisdom 12
- I Corinthians 14
Alternative Table of Lessons (1961) — Year I
Morning Prayer
Evening Prayer
Liturgical Colours
Purple