A.D. 1950 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 Thursday Before the Fifth Sunday After the Epiphany
Lessons
Revised Common Lectionary Expanded Daily Readings — Year C
- Eleazar succeeds Aaron — Numbers 20:22–29
- I will bow toward your holy temple — Psalm 138
- Saul’s call is questioned — Acts 9:19b–25
- Jesus seeks a deserted place — Luke 4:42–44
Other lectionaries
Revised Common Lectionary Daily Readings — Year C
- Eleazar succeeds Aaron — Numbers 20:22–29
- I will bow toward your holy temple — Psalm 138
- Saul’s call is questioned — Acts 9:19b–25
Liturgical Colors
Green