A.D. 1937 February 2
The Presentation of the Lord (Candlemas)
unknown Ukrainian artist, The Presentation of Christ in the Temple, 1729, National Art Museum of Ukraine, Kyiv.
Lessons
Revised Common Lectionary — Year B
- My messenger, a refiner and purifier — Malachi 3:1–4
- How dear to me is your dwelling, O God — Psalm 84 or Lift up your heads — Psalm 24:7–10
- Jesus shares human flesh and sufferings — Hebrews 2:14–18
- The child is brought to the temple — Luke 2:22–40
Liturgical Colors
White or Gold
The Tuesday After the Fourth Sunday After the Epiphany
Lessons
Revised Common Lectionary Expanded Daily Readings — Year B
- An angel speaks God’s words to Balaam — Numbers 22:22–28
- God is our salvation — Psalm 35:1–10
- Do all to the glory of God — I Corinthians 10:23–33
- Jesus casts out a legion of unclean spirits — Mark 5:1–20
Other lectionaries
Revised Common Lectionary Daily Readings — Year B
- An angel speaks God’s word to Balaam — Numbers 22:22–28
- God is our salvation — Psalm 35:1–10
- Paul on marriage — I Corinthians 7:32–40
Liturgical Colors
Green