Bible readings for each day

These short readings are those read, day by day, at community prayer in Taizé. The Bible reference given indicates a slightly longer passage.

2019

Thu, 20 June

Paul writes: You are the body of Christ. Each one of you is a part of it.

1 Corinthians 12:12-30

Fri, 21 June

Remember the first days when, after having received the light of faith, you stood your ground in the face of great suffering. All your belongings were seized, and you accepted this joyfully because you knew that you had better and lasting possessions.

Hebrews 10:32-39

Sat, 22 June

The Lord says: Is that the sort of fast that pleases me: hanging your head like a bending reed? Is not the fast that pleases me rather to break unjust fetters, to set the oppressed free and to share your food with the hungry?

Isaiah 58:5-12

SUN, 23 June

Taking five loaves and two fish and looking up to heaven, Jesus said the blessing over them; then he broke them and handed them to his disciples to distribute among the people. They all ate as much as they wanted.

Luke 9:11-17

Mon, 24 June

St JOHN THE BAPTIST

John the Baptist prepared the coming of Jesus by proclaiming a baptism of repentance to all the people.

Acts 13:22-26

Tue, 25 June

Paul writes: Be imitators of God, as beloved children, and follow Christ by loving as he loved you, giving himself up for us.

Ephesians 5:1-4,8-11

Wed, 26 June

The Lord says: I know your trials and your poverty, yet you are rich: do not fear suffering, stay faithful until death and I will give you the crown of life.

Revelation 2:8-11

Thu, 27 June

Jesus said: Whoever comes to me, listens to my words and acts on them is like someone building a house who digs down deep and lays the foundations on rock.

Luke 6:46-49