A.D. 2023 February 2
The Purification of Saint Mary the Virgin (Candlemas)
unknown Ukrainian artist, The Presentation of Christ in the Temple, 1729, National Art Museum of Ukraine, Kyiv.
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 in the Fourth Week After Epiphany
Collects
O God, who knowest us to be set in the midst of so many and great dangers, that by reason of the frailty of our nature we cannot always stand upright: Grant to us such strength and protection, as may support us in all dangers and carry us through all temptations, 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
Green