Let us not forget hospitality!
Next African stage of the Pilgrimage of Trust
The next African stage of the Pilgrimage of Trust on the Earth will take place at the southern tip of the continent — in Cape Town, from 25 to 29 September 2019. Twenty-four years after the Johannesburg meeting and following meetings in Kenya (2008), Rwanda (2012) and Benin (2016) young people from Southern Africa and beyond are invited to set out to celebrate and witness together to their faith.
A specific programme on environmental issues
As part of the reflection week for young adults aged 18 to 35, 25 August - 1 September 2019, there will be a special strand of the programme devoted to ecological and environmental themes.
Reflection week for 18-35 year-olds
A week of reflection reserved for 18-35 year-olds will be held in Taizé from 25 August to 1 September, 2019. Students, young professionals, people involved in voluntary work and job-seekers are all welcome.
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New CD recorded at Taizé in the Church of Reconciliation in 2017.
Statement by Brother Alois : Ascertaining the Truth
Vocation and HistoryTuesday, June 4, 2019 At a time when society and the Church are attempting to shed light on sexual abuses and assaults, notably towards minors and fragile persons, my brothers and I have judged it necessary to speak out as well. For decades now at Taizé we (...)
New Publications
The Brothers’ WorkAdem in ons – Taizé liederenboek New, revised songbook in DutchKokboekencentrum, 2019, 224 p, ISBN: 9789043532228 In 2008 verscheen de uitgave Taizé liederen- en gebedenboek, een bundel met Nederlandse vertalingen en solo’s bij 125 veelgezongen liederen (...)
The death of Jean Vanier: Letter from brother Alois to the whole family of l’Arche
Some Recent NewsTo the whole family of l’Arche The death of the beloved Jean Vanier touches our hearts and I would like to assure you that we, the brothers of Taizé, share your sorrow, and that of his family. For many years, a deep friendship united Jean and Brother Roger, (...)
Pope Francis receives Brother Alois
Some Recent News(Use the CC button to turn on subtitles in the language you want.) This Thursday, April 4, the prior of the community of Taizé, Brother Alois, was received in private audience by Pope Francis. A few days after the presentation of the postsynodal (...)
Council of the Community: Prayer by Brother Alois
Some Recent NewsAs they do each year, the brothers came together for their annual council from February 5-10. Sunday evening, the council ended with an evening prayer that included the act of "prostration" by which the brothers recall the day of their life-commitment. (...)
Brother Thomas (1939-2019)
Vocation and HistoryBrother Thomas died during the night of 11th - 12th January, 2019. He would have had his 80th birthday in early February.Signs of a long-term illness appeared more than three years ago, and over the last year and a half, his health diminished a lot, and (...)
Week of prayer for Christian unity
Some Recent NewsThe week of prayer for Christian unity will be celebrated from January 18th to 25th. In Taizé, a prayer open to all will take place on Friday 18 January at 6 pm, in the presence of the Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Evangelical leaders of the region. (...)
Books, CDs, DVDs
The Brothers’ WorkBooks, 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 (...)
Brother François (1929-2018)
Vocation and HistorySieds Stoop, who took the name of Brother François on entering the Taizé Community in 1951, was born on 11 August 1929 in Leeuwarden, in the province of Friesland, in the north of the Netherlands.His father was a lawyer. He had two brothers who died before (...)
Brother Alois at the Synod of Bishops in Rome
Some Recent NewsSince October 3rd, the synod of bishops brings together in Rome, with Pope Francis, bishops from across the world, experts, young people, and delegates from different Churches around the topic “Young people, the faith and vocational discernment.” Brother (...)
Christ Is Our Peace
Weekly Meditations by Brother (...)Thursday August 1st | Taizé, Church of Reconciliation Three times a day, we come together in this Church of Reconciliation. Together we go to the sources of faith. You already know that for us brothers, this week is marked by the death of our Brother (...)
The Earth Is a Precious Gift of God
Weekly Meditations by Brother (...)Thursday July 25 | Taizé, Church of Réconciliation This evening I would like to greet particularly those of us who come from two countries well represented this week in Taizé: Lebanon, where we had had a beautiful stage of the pilgrimage of trust at the end (...)
Commented Bible Passages
Meditations and ReflectionsThese 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. (...)
The Joyful Radicalism of Saint Francis of Assisi
Weekly Meditations by Brother (...)Thursday July 11 | Taizé, Church of Reconciliation In this first big week of the summer, it is a great joy to see so many of you here. You have come from all over Europe, especially from Germany, the Netherlands and Sweden, but I would also like to greet (...)
Make sure that Taizé remains a place of trust
Weekly Meditations by Brother (...)Thursday 13 June 2019 | Taizé, Church of Reconciliation This week began with the celebration last Sunday of Pentecost, a feast that is closely linked to the joy of Easter. In fact, Pentecost marks as it were the accomplishment of the Easter Season: Jesus (...)
Let the Joy of the Resurrection Spring Up!
Weekly Meditations by Brother (...)Saturday April 20 | Taizé, Church of Reconciliation Last night, it was around the cross of Jesus that we gathered. Why had he, who had done no harm to anyone, been put to death with such cruelty? No explanation is enough to really answer this question. And (...)
Brother Alois 2019: Let us not forget hospitality!
Letter for the yearDownload in pdf format Do not forget to show hospitality, for by so doing some people have welcomed angels without knowing it. (Hebrews 13:2) The pilgrimage of trust, an uninterrupted succession of meetings of young adults which began in Taizé several (...)
Lent: Singing the Joy of Forgiveness
Weekly Meditations by Brother (...)Tuesday March 5 | Church of ReconciliationIt is a great joy for us brothers to see so many of you here this week. Already during the past two weeks, many French people came to the hill, but beforehand, during the winter, there were few pilgrims. Some (...)
Prayer Vigil for the Care of Creation
How to prepare a prayer serviceChristians around the world are coming together from September 1st to October 4th for prayer vigils and reflection around care for creation. In order that prayers for the care of creation can be held in different places, we are proposing below a possible (...)
Going together to the wellsprings of joy
Weekly Meditations by Brother (...)Thursday August 23 | Taizé, Church of ReconciliationThese days in Taizé are special, with this program of workshops and round-tables made possible by the presence of so many guest speakers involved in various areas. The wide range of topics, the depth of (...)
Programme: Meeting Between Young Muslims and Young Christians
Specific information for 2019A weekend of friendship between young Muslims and young Christians will be held in Taizé from August 22-25, 2019. This meeting is meant for people between 18 and 35 years old. You can find more information about the meeting at Weekend of friendship (...)
Reflection week for 18-35 year-olds: Presenters for Programme on the Environment
Specific information for 2019From August 25 to September 1, 2019, as part of the reflection week for 18-35 year-olds, a special programme will be offered on environmental questions: "Solidarity with Creation | Let us take care of the earth!" Here is a list of presenters which will be (...)
Travel to Taizé: By train and local bus
Travel to TaizéIf 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 (...)
Security and safeguarding
Youth MeetingsIn 2010, this page was published to give some reminders and reference-points concerning the security and safeguarding of persons. It is important for everyone to be aware of this before coming to Taizé. In addition, for years now, when they are welcomed, (...)
Reflection week for 18-35 year-olds: A specific programme on environmental issues
Specific information for 2019As part of the reflection week for young adults aged 18 to 35, 25 August - 1 September 2019, there will be a special strand of the programme devoted to ecological and environmental themes. [11] Highlights of the programme every morning, conferences and (...)
UK: School & College Weeks 2019
UK School & College WeeksSchool 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 5 February 2019) Flyer (template) This leaflet can be adapted (...)
UK: Coach travel to Taizé
Travel to TaizéSummer coach service 2019Outward journey to Taizé Saturdays 22 and 29 June; 6, 13, 20 and 27 July:dep. Nuneaton (Railway Station) 1400 Sat.dep. London 1645 (Victoria Coach Station) dep. Dover 1900 arr. Taizé 0815 Sunday Note: Other pick-up points can be (...)
Reflection week for 18-35 year-olds
Specific information for 2019A week of reflection reserved for 18-35 year-olds will be held in Taizé from 25 August to 1 September, 2019. Students, young professionals, people involved in voluntary work and job-seekers are all welcome.Because of the special program for this week, we (...)
Weekend of friendship between young Christians and Muslims
Specific information for 2019Taizé, Thursday 22 August to Sunday 25 August, 2019 We are happy to invite you for this weekend of friendship between young Christians and Muslims. If you have been often to Taizé before, please let your Muslim friends know about it. Young people from 18 (...)
Volunteering
Youth MeetingsThe brothers of the community, together with the sisters of the other communities who live in Taizé, would be unable on their own to welcome the large numbers who come throughout the year. The presence of a group of volunteers makes the international (...)
Meeting in Wrocław: Practical information
European Meeting in WrocławDates The European Meeting in Wrocław will take place from Saturday 28 December 2019 to Wednesday 1 January 2020. Photo: Oleksiy Mark Coming early as a helper So that everything runs smoothly, we need a good number of volunteer helpers to arrive on 26 (...)
Meeting in Wrocław : Provisional Programme
European Meeting in WrocławTake part in the Wrocław meeting and ... ... pray in song and in silence. ... join with thousands of other young adults to deepen our faith and understanding. ... experience the hospitality of families and share with others in simplicity. ... meet with (...)
Cape Town 2019 - Local Preparation: Registration of local participants
For churches in Cape TownMany people, of all ages, across Cape Town are helping with the pilgrimage of trust and will participate in the parts of this event which happen in their neighbourhood, but it is only those who take part in what happens at Rondebosch each day who need to (...)
2019 Pilgrimage in Aotearoa
Asia PacificFollowing several invitations, a brother of Taizé will be on pilgrimage in Aotearoa-New Zealand in November 2019. Please revisit this page from time to time for updates. Here is the programme as it stands.Wellington Friday 15 November to Sunday 17 (...)
Cape Town 2019: Some material for reading/watching about Cape Town and South Africa
Background and reflectionOn this page we are placing some suggestions for background reading and viewing in order to prepare for your stay in Cape Town. Note: There is a very large amount of material available about South Africa. This list represents just a few suggestions. I’m Not Black, I’m Coloured - Identity Crisis at the Cape of Good Hope Word of Honour: Reclaiming Mandela’s Promise Long Walk to Freedom, Nelson Mandela The Long Journey of Poppie Nongena, Elsa Jourbert My Traitors’ Heart, Rian Malan The contry (...)
Australia: News of prayers, meetings and gatherings
Asia PacificOn this page, we give news of prayers, meetings and gatherings in Australia in connection with the Pilgrimage of Trust on Earth. Please check from time to time for any updates!Music workshop and prayer vigil for the creation in Sydney A workshop for (...)
China: Regular prayers in Shanghai
Asia PacificSt. Michel Church in Shanghai (Caojiadu) Time: Every first Friday of each month, 19:00-20:30Address: No.1066 Wanhangdu Rd. (万航渡路) ShanghaiTel：+86-18201901750Email：ignatiusyu gmail.comFacebook：https://www.facebook.com/taizesh/
Beirut 2019: Testimonies from young people
Middle EastLeïla (France) These days of meeting have been a blessing for me. Meeting with other cultures was overwhelming. In our sharing group, there were Europeans, Syrians, Lebanese and an Iranian. I could never have met such people in another context. To discuss (...)
Cape Town 2019: What is at stake in the Cape Town meeting?
Meeting in Cape Town“Our moms have worked all their lives as housekeepers. We grew up in Khayelitsha, Cape Town’s largest black township, and we are now starting careers as executives... Deep down, we are a peaceful and happy people. We can make jokes even about the worst (...)
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 (...)
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