• Psalm 75
• Psalm 104
• Zechariah 12:1—13:9
• Titus 1:1—2:6
• Smalcald Articles, Preface:1–7

Today we celebrate the Feast of the Purification of Mary and the Presentation of Our Lord. Thirty-two days after Jesus was circumcised, He comes to the Temple to fulfill the requirements of the OT law. In offering the alternative sacrifice (two turtledoves or two pigeons instead of a lamb), Joseph and Mary reveal their humble circumstances. In his Nunc Dimmitis, Simeon announces the inauguration of God’s consolation and redemption in and through Christ, and also prophesies concerning the destiny of Jesus.

• Psalm 28
• Psalm 48
• Zechariah 11:4–17
• 2 Timothy 4:1–18
• Large Catechism V:75–87

• Psalm 135
• Psalm 68
• Zechariah 10:1—11:3
• 2 Timothy 3:1–17
• Large Catechism V:58–74

• Psalm 33
• Zechariah 9:1–17
• 2 Timothy 2:1–26
• Large Catechism V:42–57

• Psalm 107
• Zechariah 8:1–23
• 2 Timothy 1:1–18
• Large Catechism V:31–41

• Psalm 12
• Psalm 133
• Zechariah 6:1—7:14
• Romans 16:17–27
• Large Catechism V:15–30

• Psalm 1
• Psalm 109
• Zechariah 4:1—5:11
• Romans 15:14–33
• Large Catechism V:1–14

Today we commemorate John Chrysostom, Preacher. Born around AD 347, St. John was instructed in the Christian faith by his mother, Anthusa. After holding a number of lesser offices, John became patriarch of Constantinople in AD 398. John was given the added name “Chrysostom”, which means ‘golden-mouthed’ in Greek, for his simple, but direct, messages that were beloved by all who heard them. Eventually exiled from Constantinople, after coming into conflict with the local authorities due to his determination to reform the church, the court, and the city, John continued to preach and write right up until his death in AD 407. His reported last words were “Glory be to God for all things! Amen.”

• Psalm 18
• Psalm 134
• Zechariah 2:1—3:10
• Romans 15:1–13
• Large Catechism IV:68–86

Today we celebrate the Festival of St. Titus, Pastor and Confessor. Like Timothy, St. Titus was a friend and coworker of St. Paul. Whereas it is not known if Titus accompanied Paul on his first and second missionary journeys, it is known that Titus accompanied Paul on his third missionary journey, along with Barnabas, to Jerusalem to bring aid during a famine. Likely after the trip to Jerusalem, Paul and Titus parted ways, with Titus staying in Crete and eventually working in Dalmatia and then, according to tradition, serving as bishop in Crete until his death in about AD 96.