A.D. 2018 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 Expanded Daily Readings — 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
Other lectionaries
Revised Common Lectionary Daily Readings — 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 Friday Before the Fifth Sunday After the Epiphany
Lessons
Revised Common Lectionary Expanded Daily Readings — Year B
- God’s goodness is exalted — Job 36:1–23
- The Lord heals the brokenhearted — Psalm 147:1–11, 20c
- An apostle’s rightful claims — I Corinthians 9:1–12
- Jesus raises a widow’s son — Luke 7:11–17
Other lectionaries
Revised Common Lectionary Daily Readings — Year B
- God’s goodness is exalted — Job 36:1–23
- The Lord heals the brokenhearted — Psalm 147:1–11, 20c
- An apostle’s life — I Corinthians 9:1–16
Liturgical Colors
Green