A.D. 1939 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 A

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 Thursday Before the Fifth Sunday After the Epiphany

Lessons

Revised Common Lectionary Expanded Daily Readings — Year A

The discipline of faith — Deuteronomy 4:1–14
Light shines in the darkness — Psalm 112 or 112:1–9
God’s children obey God’s commandments — I John 5:1–5
The light is with you a little longer — John 12:27–36

Other lectionaries

Revised Common Lectionary Daily Readings — Year A

The discipline of faith — Deuteronomy 4:1–14
Light shines in the darkness — Psalm 112 or 112:1–9
God’s children obey God’s commandments — I John 5:1–5

Liturgical Colors

Green