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

Mon, 10 December

I watch in hope for God who will save me. Though I sit in darkness, the Lord is my light.

Micah 7:7-8

Tue, 11 December

My soul is thirsting for you, my God, my body longs for you. Your love is better than life itself.

Psalms 63

Wed, 12 December

In the desert, the Lord went ahead of his people, by day in a pillar of cloud to show them the way, and by night in a column of fire to give them light. Thus they could walk by day and by night.

Exodus 13:17-22

Thu, 13 December

Jeremiah said: You know me, Lord, and you see me. You know that my heart is with you.

Jeremiah 12:1-3a

Fri, 14 December

The flock you chose, Lord, is alone in the wilderness. Shepherd your people and lead them to pasture.

Micah 7:14-20

Sat, 15 December

God created human beings for an everlasting life, he made them in the image of his own nature.

Wisdom 2:1,12—3:1

SUN, 16 December

John the Baptist said: I baptise you with water, but one who is more powerful than I is coming; I am not worthy to untie the strap of his sandals. He will baptise you with the Holy Spirit and fire.

Luke 3:15-22

Mon, 17 December

Lord, you come to the help of those who gladly do right. Keeping your ways reminds them of you.

Isaiah 64:3-7