“A very simple reality”- Daily Bible readings
- Short daily meditation
- Bible texts with commentary
Letter for the year
- Brother Alois 2010: Letter from China
- Brother Alois 2009: Letter from Kenya
- For an open Europe, a land of solidarity
- Brother Alois 2008: Letter from Cochabamba
- Brother Alois: Letter to those who want to follow Christ
- Brother Alois: A call for the reconciliation of Christians
- Brother Alois 2007: Letter from Kolkata
- 2006: Brother Roger’s unfinished letter
- Brother Roger 2005: A future of peace
- Letter from Taizé: Sharing what we have
- Questions on the Bible and the Christian Faith
- Baptism
- Children: What does it mean to “welcome God’s kingdom like a child”?
- The Mystery of Christmas
- The Church
- Church and State: Church and State: What does the Bible tell us about the attitude of believers towards the wider society?
- The commandments
- The Cosmos: The Cosmos: What is the place of human beings in the universe?
- The Cross
- Death: What enables us to say that Jesus died “for us”?
- Dialogue: Religions and The Gospel
- Eucharist
- The Eucharist Seen by a Christian of the Second Century
- What does it mean to evangelize?
- Faith
- Faith: How does the New Testament speak about faith?
- Faith: What Is Distinctive About the Christian Faith?
- Fear of the Lord
- Forgiveness: If Jesus knew that Judas was going to betray him, why did he keep him in the circle of his close companions until the end?
- Forgiveness: Does forgiving mean forgetting?
- Freedom: Am I still free if I obey a call from Christ?
- Freedom: Is everything that happens decided by God in advance?
- Happiness: Do we have the right to be happy when others are suffering?
- Hell: Must a Christian believe in the existence of hell?
- Christian hope
- Judgment: Why did Jesus tell his disciples not to judge?
- Love of enemies
- Mercy
- Mercy: If God is merciful, why does the Bible contain threats?
- God’s presence: If God is present in everyone, what does faith add?
- Reconciliation: What are the presuppositions for a true dialogue between Christians of different confessions?
- Reconciliation: How can we bring together diversity and reconciliation?
- Sin: Should we regret our sins?
- The suffering of the innocent
- The world : Can we really make the world better?
- Portraits of witnesses to Christ
- Saint Irenaeus of Lyons
- Mother Teresa
- Saint John Chrysostom (344 – 407): an astonishing modernity
- Saint Augustine (354-430)
- The Relevance of Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-1945)
- A Path of Reconciliation : Brother Roger
- Jeremiah
- Dorotheus of Gaza (Sixth Century) Humility and Communion
- A prophet who comforts (Isaiah 40–55)
- Short Writings from Taizé
- 1. I Believe; Help My Unbelief
- 2. Saved by the Cross of Christ?
- 3. What Is Distinctive About the Christian Faith?
- 4. Dialogue and Sharing with Believers of Other Religions
- 5. Thrice Holy God
- 6. Do We Need the Church?
- 7. The Eucharist and the Early Christians
- 8. It Is the Word That Is the Bread of Silence
- 9. The Two Faces of the Cross
- 10. Brother Roger, Founder of Taizé
- 11. Blessed in Our Human Frailty
- 12. Easter Voices
- 13. Is Christ Divided?
- 14. Pleasure, Happiness, Joy
- Meditations by Brother Alois on the Christian feasts
- Advent: Knowing how to wait…
- Christmas: "...Peace on earth!"
- Epiphany: Come let us adore him!
- Lent: Turning to God
- Holy Thursday: "I have loved you"
- Good Friday: The cross is not the last word
- Easter: hope for the world
- Ascension: "You will be my witnesses"
- Pentecost : "May your spirit of kindness lead me!"
- The Transfiguration : "Listen to him!"
- For August 15th: "Nothing is impossible for God"
- All Saints Day: "I call you friends"
Daily Bible readings
These short readings are those read, day by day, at community prayer in Taizé. The Bible reference given indicates a slightly longer passage.
2010
Thu, 2 September
John the Baptist said to the people: Anyone who has two tunics must share with whoever has none. And anyone with something to eat must do the same.
Luke 3:10-18
Fri, 3 September
My guilt has overwhelmed me like a burden too heavy to bear. In you, Lord, I put my hope; you, Lord my God, will give answer.
Psalms 38
Sat, 4 September
The Lord says: On that day many nations will turn to God and will become his people.
Zechariah 2:14-17 (10-13)
SUN, 5 September
Jesus said: Whoever does not carry their cross and follow me cannot be my disciple.
Luke 14:27-33
Mon, 6 September
You are our hope, O God. You are among us and we are called by your name.
Jeremiah 14:8-9
Tue, 7 September
Jesus said: Give to anyone who asks you, and if anyone wants to borrow, do not turn away.
Matthew 5:38-42
Wed, 8 September
Paul writes: In all things God works for the good of those who love him and who have been called according to his purpose.
Romans 8:28-30
Thu, 9 September
Jesus said to his disciples: You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill-top cannot be hidden.
Matthew 5:13-16
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