A.D. 2023 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 Thursday Before the Fifth Sunday After the Epiphany
Lessons
Revised Common Lectionary Expanded Daily Readings — Year A
- The discipline of faith — Deuteronomy 4:1–14
- Light shines in the darkness — Psalm 112 or 112:1–9
- God’s children obey God’s commandments — I John 5:1–5
- The light is with you a little longer — John 12:27–36
Other lectionaries
Revised Common Lectionary Daily Readings — Year A
- The discipline of faith — Deuteronomy 4:1–14
- Light shines in the darkness — Psalm 112 or 112:1–9
- God’s children obey God’s commandments — I John 5:1–5
Liturgical Colors
Green