A.D. 1940 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 Friday Before the Last Sunday After the Epiphany
This occasion may be celebrated in churches where the last Sunday after the Epiphany is observed as Transfiguration Sunday.
Lessons
Revised Common Lectionary Expanded Daily Readings — Year B
- Ahijah receives Jeroboam’s wife — I Kings 14:1–18
- God shines forth in glory — Psalm 50:1–6
- Gratitude for mercy — I Timothy 1:12–20
- Jesus ascends the mountain to pray — Mark 6:45–52
Other lectionaries
Revised Common Lectionary Daily Readings — Year B
- Ahijah receives Jeroboam’s wife — I Kings 14:1–18
- God shines forth in glory — Psalm 50:1–6
- Gratitude for mercy — I Timothy 1:12–20
Liturgical Colors
Green
The Friday Before the Fifth Sunday After the Epiphany
This occasion may be celebrated in churches who do not observe the last Sunday after the Epiphany as Transfiguration.
Lessons
Revised Common Lectionary Expanded Daily Readings — Year B
- God’s goodness is exalted — Job 36:1–23
- The Lord heals the brokenhearted — Psalm 147:1–11, 20c
- An apostle’s rightful claims — I Corinthians 9:1–12
- Jesus raises a widow’s son — Luke 7:11–17
Other lectionaries
Revised Common Lectionary Daily Readings — Year B
- God’s goodness is exalted — Job 36:1–23
- The Lord heals the brokenhearted — Psalm 147:1–11, 20c
- An apostle’s life — I Corinthians 9:1–16
Liturgical Colors
Green