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Echoes from the week

Lots of people have written about their experiences during and after the Gathering for a New Solidarity, which took place from 9 to 16 August in Taizé. Here is a small selection of them.

The icon of mercy

Throughout the year 2015, the Community celebrated the 75th anniversary of its foundation, inviting people to remember its founder, Brother Roger, 100 years after his birth and ten years since his passing to into eternal life. The theme specially proposed for reflection during the year was “Towards a new solidarity”; and the Community decided to have an icon painted telling the story of the Good Samaritan.

This Bible text from chapter 10 of St. Luke’s Gospel gives a clear example of solidarity put into practice. The icon was made by the Icon Workshop of St John of Damascus in France.

Music of Unity and Peace

A CD recorded in 2014 at the Taizé Community.

International young adult meeting in Cotonou

Take part in a pilgrimage of trust with thousands of young adults from Benin, from West Africa and elsewhere.




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2 October

Acts of the two colloquia held at Taizé in 2015

The Brothers’ Work

The Relevance of a Monastic or Religious Vocation The talks given by leaders of religious congregations, communities and monasteries at the colloquium which from July 5 to 12, 2015 brought together at Taizé 350 young women and men, Catholic, Protestant, (...)

22 August

Books, CDs, DVDs

The Brothers’ Work

Books, recordings and films published by Les Presses de Taizé or other publishers are available throughout the world. To see what is available in your region, please make a selection in both drop-down menus, then press (...)

30 July

A new film: Moments in the Life of Brother Roger

The Brothers’ Work

A film about sixteen “moments” in the life of Brother Roger, founder of the Taizé Community, from his childhood in a Swiss mountain village, via his settling at Taizé near the beginning of the Second World War, to his tragic death during an evening prayer.For (...)

26 July

Prayer by Brother Alois: After the Attack at Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray

Some Recent News

On the way to Krakow for World Youth Day, Brother Alois learned of the hostage-taking in Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray and murder of Father Jacques Hamel. He then sent to Bishop Dominique Lebrun, archbishop of Rouen, and the vicar general of the diocese a (...)

5 July

New Publications

The Brothers’ Work

fr. RogerRegula de la Taizé The Rule of Taizé in Roumanian (bilingual edition)Editura Serafica, 2016, , ISBN: 9786067700152Regula de la Taize. Text bilingv francez-român. Din cuprins: Actele comunitare. Rugăciunea. Masa. Consiliul. Armonia. Disciplinele (...)

31 May

The Sisters of Saint Andrew have been at Taizé for 50 years

Some Recent News

In May 1966 the first Sisters of Saint Andrew arrived in Taizé, an international congregation whose mother-house is in Belgium. At the beginning, in response to a request from Brother Roger, they came to help the brothers for three months... and ever since (...)

29 April

A Syrian family has arrived at Taizé

Some Recent News

For several months now, the Taizé Community has been in contact with the French authorities and the Association “Relief & Reconciliation for Syria” to bring a family originally from Syria. Wednesday April 27, the two parents and their four children (...)

23 April

An action of solidarity in North Korea

Solidarity: Operation Hope

For 18 years, through Operation Hope, the Taizé community has brought humanitarian help to North Korea, especially with medical supplies and for children. A few weeks ago, four Chinese lorries crossed the North Korean frontier to deliver 200 tons of cement (...)

27 March

Easter in Taizé: Celebrating the Resurrection in the hope of a better world

Some Recent News

Photo : Philipp LuxiPalm Sunday: A pilgrimage to the source Holy Week began in Taizé with the now traditional rendez-vous, in the morning of Palm Sunday, at Saint Stephen’s spring. #PalmSunday at #Taizé, pilgrimage at the source Une photo publiée par (...)

17 March

March 2016: Visit to Taizé by the French National Office for Refugees

Some Recent News

On Friday 11 March, the Director and the Head of the Legal Affairs Division of the French National Office for the Protection of Refugees and Stateless Persons (OFPRA) were in Taizé. They made the journey from Paris for the day in order to visit the (...)

1 October

Commented Bible Passages

Meditations and Reflections

These Bible meditations are meant as a way of seeking God in silence and prayer in the midst of our daily life. During the course of a day, take a moment to read the Bible passage with the short commentary and to reflect on the questions which follow. (...)

31 August

Dare to take a step towards others

Weekly Meditations by Brother (...)

Each week, one evening after prayer, we meet for a time in the church. This meeting is usually held on Thursday, but we had to move it to today. This is because, although you have just arrived, I must unfortunately already say goodbye. I regret this all (...)

20 August

Trust in God’s love was at the heart of Brother Roger’s life

Weekly Meditations by Brother (...)

This week we remember Brother Roger, who was killed here in the Church of Reconciliation on August 16 eleven years ago. I want to tell you so many things about his life. But where to start? Our community remains marked by him. For it, he wanted a minimum of structures. He wanted us to be first of all like a family, not an institution, and for our life to be based primarily on mutual concern and brotherly love. If we welcome refugees—today from Sudan, Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria—Brother Roger (...)

16 August

Prayers by brother Alois

Prayer

Some prayers written by Brother Alois for the midday prayer in the Church of Reconciliation are published here. August 16 - Anniversary of brother Roger’s death Christ Jesus, today we give you thanks for the life of Brother Roger. The fire of your love (...)

9 August

Meditation by Brother Alois: Looking towards the Light of Christ

Weekly Meditations by Brother (...)

Thursday 4 August 2016On Monday I returned from Poland. With some brothers we took part in World Youth Day in Krakow. At the same time, one of our brothers participated in the gathering of young French Protestants which was in Brittany. In Poland, during (...)

28 July

Meditation by Brother Alois: Brotherhood begins by listening to others

Meditations and Reflections

Monday 25 July 2016We are beginning a beautiful week of meetings, but I have to leave tomorrow to attend World Youth Day with Pope Francis in Krakow, Poland. With several of my brothers, we will be in a church in the city centre to lead daily prayers. So (...)

17 July

Meditation by Brother Alois: By welcoming refugees, we receive more than we give

Weekly Meditations by Brother (...)

Thursday 14 July 2016Three times a day we gather in this church that bears the name Church of Reconciliation. On entering we are all invited to commit ourselves to reconciliation. But what does this word mean? Probably for all of us, the word (...)

20 May

Meditation by Brother Alois: A little parable of this universality of God’s love

Weekly Meditations by Brother (...)

Thursday 19 May 2016This whole week we are celebrating Pentecost. That is the culmination of Easter. Jesus conquered death. He is alive with God. Suffering, disease, hatred and violence are not the last word. What are we celebrating in this feast of (...)

7 May

Meditation by Brother Alois: All of us can plant seeds of unity

Weekly Meditations by Brother (...)

Saturday 7 May 2016These days we are celebrating the Ascension, Christ’s return to heaven; we are extending the Easter feast at the heart of our faith. Jesus conquered death. He is living with God. Suffering, disease, hatred and violence do not have the (...)

26 March

Meditation by Brother Alois: Let us be peacemakers wherever we live

Weekly Meditations by Brother (...)

Saturday 26 March 2016With this evening’s prayer we enter into the night of Easter. We prepare to celebrate tomorrow the resurrection of Jesus, this great mystery that we never understand completely but that can transform our lives. After the violent death (...)

3 October

Film: One Week in July

UK School & College Weeks

Full version (23 mins.) Shortened version (14 mins) “This film is awesome!” — Maggie Atkinson, outgoing Children’s Commissioner for England In July 2014, eight 16-18 year-olds from four UK schools recorded their week in Taizé. They filmed video diaries, (...)

15 September

UK: Coach travel to Taizé

Travel to Taizé

Coach to Taizé for Easter 2017 For young people under 30 there will be inexpensive coach travel from the UK to Taizé for Holy Week and Easter 2017, thanks to a generous subsidy. See http://www.metapilgrim.com/open-tri... for further information; click below (...)

14 September

UK School & College Weeks: Feedback from previous visits

UK School & College Weeks

Archbishop of York’s Youth Trust Pilgrimage to Taizé 2016 Clips filmed with students See more clips from previous years 8-minute film) Download video Bishop’s Blue Coat C of E Academy, Chester, July 2014 Reflections from students:I came thinking it was (...)

9 September

UK: School & College Weeks 2017

UK School & College Weeks

School and 6th-form college groups with students in Years 10-13 are especially invited in June and July, at Easter or during half-terms. Information for teachers and group organisers (updated 9 Sept. 2016) Flyer (template) This leaflet can be adapted to (...)

22 August

Special week for 18-35 year-olds

Specific information for 2016

From 28 August to 4 September we shall hold a meeting in Taizé reserved for 18 - 35 year-olds. All in this age-range are invited — whether students, unemployed, working or volunteers.Because of the special programme for this week, we ask 15-17 year-olds, (...)

11 August

Travel to Taizé: By train and local bus

Travel to Taizé

If you are travelling from Paris, choose Mâcon-Loché TGV as your destination station (this is the nearest station to Taizé).Note: Ticket prices on the fast (TGV) train vary a lot, depending on how far in advance they are bought.The slower trains which run (...)

4 March

Meetings in Taizé: The themes for the meetings in Taizé

Specific information for 2016

In 2015, Brother Alois wrote a special message on the occasion of the "Gathering for a New Solidarity". It contains an invitation to find ways of opening up new ways of living in solidarity. Brother Alois also encourages us to allow ourselves to be (...)

6 February

UK: University Weeks 2016

UK University Weeks

An opportunity to participate in the international meetings at Taizé, while sharing the experience, including the travel, with students from other universities. In 2015 a number of university groups came from the UK mainly in June and in the first week of (...)

5 December 2015

Meetings in Taizé 2016: Dates

Specific information for 2016

Please carefully check the dates of the meeting in which you wish to participate and take them into consideration before registering.Youth meetings young people aged 18 to 29: One week this year, 28 August to 4 September, is reserved specially for 18-35 year-olds. Otherwise, come any week of the year between 6 January and 22 December. young people from 15 to 17: every week between 6 January and 22 December except 28 August to 4 September. The meetings always run from Sunday to Sunday. (...)

15 May 2015

Taizé: Nearest airports

Travel to Taizé

How to travel between airports and train stations for Taizé.For trains to Taizé see the By train page. Paris CDG – Paris Orly http://www.aeroportsdeparis.fr Extensive information on public transport services to/from between the Paris and the centre of (...)

13 October

Birmingham 2017: Practical Details

UK: Birmingham 2017

Appeal Bring a Hidden Treasure with you!In our world of deep divisions, we ask the participants in Hidden Treasure to put into practice some new action of friendship or solidarity, and to bring this experience with you to the meeting. Christmas lights (...)

13 October

Birmingham 2017: Contact and Registration

UK: Birmingham 2017

St. Chad’s Cathedral If you are thinking of coming to Hidden Treasure, please use the registration form to make a first contact even if you are uncertain about the details. This helps us keep track of the enquiries we receive. When you first fill in a (...)

13 October

Birmingham 2017: Programme

UK: Birmingham 2017

16-35 year-olds are invited for the full weekend: mornings in various host neighbourhoods, afternoon and evenings in the city-centre. 16-18 year-olds may alternatively come for a one day programme, just on Saturday 29th (city-centre only). St. (...)

10 October

Riga 2016: Some information about the journey

European Meeting in Riga

Travel to Riga from the UK1) By bus: a free stopover in Poland. Worried about the length of the journey? Taizé can organise a free stopover for you in Poland. Those who want to can rest and already experience a meeting within the meeting with meals, (...)

9 October

Preparing together for the European Meeting in Riga

European Meeting in Riga

Here are a few ideas for living together the preparation for the European Meeting. It would be a good idea to try to live this time with the local church: make contact with the local or diocesan youth leaders, think how you can invite young people to (...)

6 October

UK: Prayers

There are many regular prayers in the UK which started by contact with Taizé. The ones on this list are only a selection: those prayers with which the community remains more closely in touch through personal contact. In the lead-up to the Hidden Treasure (...)

5 October

Sweden 2016: Prayer with Brother Alois in Lund

Europe

On October 30, the evening before the Joint Ecumenical Gathering with Pope Francis “Together in Hope”, which will be held in Lund Domkyrka on October 31, Brother Alois will take part in an evening prayer at Klosterkyrkan in Lund. The prayer will begin at (...)

25 September

Riga: Poster

European Meeting in Riga

Click the image to download the poster in pdf format.

25 September

Cotonou 2016: Photos

2016: Meeting in Cotonou

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20 September

Two Taizé Brothers in Indiana

USA: Pilgrimage of Trust in (...)

South Bend IN and Notre Dame University The following events are open to the public: Tuesday October 11th: 6:30 PM, St. Peter Claver Catholic Worker House, 518 S. St. Joseph Street, South Bend. Potluck supper and evening prayer. Wednesday October 12th: (...)

8 June 2012

This website

For technical questions concerning the website, contact webadmin. For other questions, please see on this page whom to contact. This site is made with SPIP, an Open Source content management system. We try to keep all the pages on this site valid XHTML. If you notice mistakes, please tell us. Email links Because Spam has become such a problem, we are very careful about how we make email addresses publicly available. The email addresses shown on the Taizé site do not exist in the source of (...)

5 September 2007

Contact

By email: meetings taize.fr (meetings team; but for enquiries about coming to Taizé preferably use the registration form) community taize.fr (to contact one of the brothers) editions taize.fr Les Presses de Taizé (only for publishing matters.) media taize.fr For journalists seeking further information on Taizé and the international youth meetings. webadmin taize.fr (only for technical questions concerning the website) The Taizé web site: http://www.taize.fr By telephone: The welcome team: (...)

13 April 2005

Times of prayers at Taizé

Monday to Saturday 8.15 am Morning prayer 12.20 pm Midday prayer 8.30 pm Evening prayer Friday evening 8.30 pm Evening prayer, followed by prayer around the cross Saturday evening 8.30 pm Evening prayer, with celebration of the light of the resurrection Sunday 10.00 am Eucharist 6.30 pm Silent prayer for peace8.30 pm Evening prayer

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Birmingham 2017 — Announcement

Recent events

31 August - 4 September, Benin:
International young adult meeting in Cotonou
28 August - 4 September, Taizé:
Special week for 18-35 year-olds

Regional news

Australia

News of prayers, meetings and gatherings Regular prayers

Bangladesh

The brothers in Bangladesh Rajshahi – following the meeting in Kolkata

Canada

Visits in 2016 Some meditative prayers

India

On the Road of Trust, Towards a Future of Peace Regular prayers Visits and prayers in October 2011 Visits to Vasai and Mumbai Meeting in Kolkata

Ireland

Prayers and visits in September 2011 Eucharistic Congress 2012

New Zealand

Regular prayers

South Africa

A visit to South Africa Regular prayers

UK

School & College Weeks 2017 Birmingham 2017 — Announcement Coach travel to Taizé News from Britain Prayers University Weeks 2016

USA

Taizé at Pine Ridge: “Our pot is empty - you have to fill it” Pilgrimage of Trust in St. Louis Prayer Contacts

日本

Regular prayers

Daily Bible Reading

Fri, 14 October
O God, you desire truth in the inward being. Create in me a pure heart and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
Psalms 51
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Learning the songs


CD: Music of Unity and Peace


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