A.D. 2026 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 Monday After the Fourth Sunday After the Epiphany
Lessons
Revised Common Lectionary Expanded Daily Readings — Year A
- Ruth, one of the poor — Ruth 1:1–18
- God will bless the righteous — Psalm 37:1–17
- Concerning the slave Onesimus — Philippians 1:1–25
- The beatitudes — Luke 6:17–26
Other lectionaries
Revised Common Lectionary Daily Readings — Year A
- Ruth, one of the poor — Ruth 1:1–18
- God will bless the righteous — Psalm 37:1–17
- Concerning the slave Onesimus — Philippians 1:1–25
Liturgical Colors
Green