A.D. 2149 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 Fourth Sunday After the Epiphany

Lessons

Revised Common Lectionary — 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