A.D. 2009 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 Monday After the Fourth Sunday After the Epiphany
Lessons
Revised Common Lectionary Expanded Daily Readings — Year B
- King Balak asks Balaam to curse Israel — Numbers 22:1–21
- God is our salvation — Psalm 35:1–10
- Flee from the worship of idols — I Corinthians 10:14–22
- The healing of one with an unclean spirit — Luke 4:31–37
Other lectionaries
Revised Common Lectionary Daily Readings — Year B
- King Balak asks Balaam to curse Israel — Numbers 22:1–21
- God is our salvation — Psalm 35:1–10
- Rules for Gentile converts — Acts 21:17–26
Liturgical Colors
Green