A.D. 1944 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 C

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 Wednesday After the Fourth Sunday After the Epiphany

Lessons

Revised Common Lectionary Expanded Daily Readings — Year C

Jeremiah warns of disaster — Jeremiah 1:11–19
In God I trust — Psalm 56
God is love — I John 4:16b–21
Recognizing the works of God — Luke 19:41–44

Other lectionaries

Revised Common Lectionary Daily Readings — Year C

Jeremiah warns of disaster — Jeremiah 1:11–19
In God I trust — Psalm 56
Recognizing the works of God — Luke 19:41–44

Liturgical Colors

Green