A.D. 2103 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 C
- 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 Last Sunday After the Epiphany
This occasion may be celebrated in churches where the last Sunday after the Epiphany is observed as Transfiguration Sunday.
Lessons
Revised Common Lectionary Expanded Daily Readings — Year C
- Remember your rebellion in the wilderness — Deuteronomy 9:6–14
- Worship upon God’s holy hill — Psalm 99
- The vision of Cornelius — Acts 10:1–8
- Parable of the sower and the seed — Luke 8:11–15
Other lectionaries
Revised Common Lectionary Daily Readings — Year C
- Remember your rebellion in the wilderness — Deuteronomy 9:6–14
- Worship upon God’s holy hill — Psalm 99
- The vision of Cornelius — Acts 10:1–8
Liturgical Colors
Green
The Friday Before the Fifth Sunday After the Epiphany
This occasion may be celebrated in churches who do not observe the last Sunday after the Epiphany as Transfiguration.
Lessons
Revised Common Lectionary Expanded Daily Readings — Year C
- God’s choice of Joshua — Numbers 27:12–23
- I will bow toward your holy temple — Psalm 138
- The apostles reluctantly welcome Saul — Acts 9:26–31
- Choosing the twelve — Luke 6:12–16
Other lectionaries
Revised Common Lectionary Daily Readings — Year C
- God’s choice of Joshua — Numbers 27:12–23
- I will bow toward your holy temple — Psalm 138
- The apostles reluctantly welcome Saul — Acts 9:26–31
Liturgical Colors
Green