A.D. 2020 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 A
- 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 A
- 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 Fourth Sunday After the Epiphany
Lessons
Revised Common Lectionary Expanded Daily Readings — Year A
- The offering of justice, kindness, humility — Micah 6:1–8
- Abiding on God’s holy hill — Psalm 15
- Christ crucified, the wisdom and power of God — I Corinthians 1:18–31
- The teaching of Christ: Beatitudes — Matthew 5:1–12
Other lectionaries
Revised Common Lectionary Daily Readings — Year A
- The offering of justice, kindness, humility — Micah 6:1–8
- Abiding on God’s holy hill — Psalm 15
- Christ crucified, the wisdom and power of God — I Corinthians 1:18–31
- The teaching of Christ: Beatitudes — Matthew 5:1–12
Liturgical Colors
Green