A.D. 2029 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 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 Friday Before the Fifth Sunday After the Epiphany

Lessons

Revised Common Lectionary Expanded Daily Readings — Year A

Hunger that goes unsatisfied — Isaiah 29:1–12
Light shines in the darkness — Psalm 112 or 112:1–9
A gentle life born of wisdom — James 3:13–18
The hypocrisy of lip service — Mark 7:1–8

Other lectionaries

Revised Common Lectionary Daily Readings — Year A

Hunger that goes unsatisfied — Isaiah 29:1–12
Light shines in the darkness — Psalm 112 or 112:1–9
A gentle life born of wisdom — James 3:13–18

Liturgical Colors

Green