A.D. 1964 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 Fourth Sunday After the Epiphany

Lessons

Revised Common Lectionary — Year B

The prophet speaks with God’s authority — Deuteronomy 18:15–20
The beginning of wisdom — Psalm 111
Limits to liberty — I Corinthians 8
The healing of one with an unclean spirit — Mark 1:21–28

Liturgical Colors

Green