A.D. 1946 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 Saturday Before the Fourth Sunday After the Epiphany

Lessons

Revised Common Lectionary Expanded Daily Readings — Year B

Beware of false prophets — Deuteronomy 13:1–5
The beginning of wisdom — Psalm 111
Paul’s opinions on marriage — I Corinthians 7:32–40
Jesus heals two who are possessed by demons — Matthew 8:28–9:1

Other lectionaries

Revised Common Lectionary Daily Readings — Year B

Beware of false prophets — Deuteronomy 13:1–5
The beginning of wisdom — Psalm 111
Jesus heals the Gadarene demoniacs — Matthew 8:23–9:1

Liturgical Colors

Green