A.D. 1951 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 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 A
- Israel consecrated at Sinai — Exodus 19:9b–25
- The one begotten of God — Psalm 2
- The faith of Moses — Hebrews 11:23–28
- The transfiguration — Mark 9:2–9
Other lectionaries
Revised Common Lectionary Daily Readings — Year A
- Israel consecrated at Sinai — Exodus 19:9b–25
- The one begotten of God — Psalm 2
- The faith of Moses — Hebrews 11:23–28
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 A
- Hunger that goes unsatisfied — Isaiah 29:1–12
- Light shines in the darkness — Psalm 112 or 112:1–9
- A gentle life born of wisdom — James 3:13–18
- The hypocrisy of lip service — Mark 7:1–8
Other lectionaries
Revised Common Lectionary Daily Readings — Year A
- Hunger that goes unsatisfied — Isaiah 29:1–12
- Light shines in the darkness — Psalm 112 or 112:1–9
- A gentle life born of wisdom — James 3:13–18
Liturgical Colors
Green