A.D. 2007 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 Friday Before the Fifth Sunday After the Epiphany

Lessons

Revised Common Lectionary Expanded Daily Readings — Year C

God’s choice of Joshua — Numbers 27:12–23
I will bow toward your holy temple — Psalm 138
The apostles reluctantly welcome Saul — Acts 9:26–31
Choosing the twelve — Luke 6:12–16

Other lectionaries

Revised Common Lectionary Daily Readings — Year C

God’s choice of Joshua — Numbers 27:12–23
I will bow toward your holy temple — Psalm 138
The apostles reluctantly welcome Saul — Acts 9:26–31

Liturgical Colors

Green