A.D. 2004 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 Monday After the Fourth Sunday After the Epiphany
Lessons
Revised Common Lectionary Expanded Daily Readings — Year C
- The widow of Zarephath fed — I Kings 17:8–16
- In God I trust — Psalm 56
- Interpreting spiritual things — I Corinthians 2:6–16
- Is not this the carpenter’s son? — Matthew 13:54–58
Other lectionaries
Revised Common Lectionary Daily Readings — Year C
- The widow of Zarephath fed — I Kings 17:8–16
- In God I trust — Psalm 56
- Interpreting spiritual things — I Corinthians 2:6–16
Liturgical Colors
Green