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.

2018

Tue, 23 October

Turn to God who will forgive freely. For, thus says the Lord, my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways.

Isaiah 55:6-11

Wed, 24 October

Jesus said: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be children of your Father in heaven. You must set no bounds to your love, just as your heavenly Father sets none to his.

Matthew 5:44-48

Thu, 25 October

Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have welcomed angels without knowing it.

Hebrews 13:1-8

Fri, 26 October

Paul said: I have borne witness to great and small alike, saying that the Christ was to suffer and that, as the first to rise from the dead, he would proclaim a light for all nations.

Acts 26:1-23

Sat, 27 October

Jesus said to his disciples: Believe in the light so that you may become children of light.

John 12:35-36

SUN, 28 October

Jesus asked a blind man, “What do you want me to do for you?” “Rabbi, I want to see”, he replied. And Jesus said to him, “Go; your faith has saved you.”

Mark 10:46-52

Mon, 29 October

By faith, Abraham answered God’s call and set out for the land he was to inherit. And he set out without knowing where he was going.

Hebrews 11:8-16

Tue, 30 October

Praised be God who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.

2 Corinthians 1:3-7