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

Tue, 23 July

The Lord says to his people: I remember the faithful love of your youth, when you followed me through the desert.

Jeremiah 2:1-13

Wed, 24 July

From the book of Isaiah: If you break unjust chains to let the oppressed go free, if you share your food with the hungry and shelter the homeless, then your light will break forth like the dawn and your wound will be quickly healed.

Isaiah 58:6-8

Thu, 25 July

St JAMES

Paul writes: We are in difficulties on all sides, but never crushed; perplexed, but not in despair.

2 Corinthians 4:5-18

Fri, 26 July

Forgive your neighbour any wrongs. For if someone nurses anger against another, how can they then ask for healing from God?

Sirach 27:30-28:7

Sat, 27 July

John writes: This is love: not that we loved God, but that God loved us and sent his Son for the forgiveness of our sins.

1 John 4:7-11

SUN, 28 July

Jesus said: If you, with all your failings, know how to give your children what is good, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!

Luke 11:9-13

Mon, 29 July

Seek God and his strength, seek God’s face at all times. Remember the wonders God has done.

Psalms 105:1-5

Tue, 30 July

Jesus prayed for his disciples, saying: Father, may they be one, as we are one, I in them and you in me. May they be so perfected in unity that the world will recognise that it was you who sent me and that you have loved them as you have loved me.

John 17:20-26