A.D. 2012 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 Thursday Before the Fifth Sunday After the Epiphany

Lessons

Revised Common Lectionary Expanded Daily Readings — Year B

The tongue of the wise brings healing — Proverbs 12:10–21
The Lord heals the brokenhearted — Psalm 147:1–11, 20c
The nature of Christian freedom — Galatians 5:2–15
The Son of Man came to serve — Mark 10:35–45

Other lectionaries

Revised Common Lectionary Daily Readings — Year B

The tongue of the wise brings healing — Proverbs 12:10–21
The Lord heals the brokenhearted — Psalm 147:1–11, 20c
The nature of Christian freedom — Galatians 5:2–15

Liturgical Colors

Green