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

Wed, 18 July

Paul writes: Do nothing out of selfish ambition, look not to your own interests but to those of others.

Philippians 2:1-4

Thu, 19 July

Jesus said to his disciples: In my Father’s house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you.

John 14:1-12

Fri, 20 July

Since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, to run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, who leads us in our faith and brings it to perfection.

Hebrews 12:1-2

Sat, 21 July

God wanted all his fullness to dwell in Christ, and through him to reconcile all things to himself.

Colossians 1:15-20

SUN, 22 July

Jesus and his disciples went to a lonely place where they could be by themselves. From every town, people hurried to the place and reached it before them. Seeing the large crowd, Jesus had compassion on them because they were like sheep without a shepherd.

Mark 6:30-44

Mon, 23 July

God brought me out into a spacious place; he rescued me because he loves me.

Psalms 18

Tue, 24 July

Jesus said: Anyone who welcomes a little child in my name welcomes me; and anyone who welcomes me, welcomes the one who sent me.

Luke 9:46-48

Wed, 25 July

St JAMES

Blessed are they who stand firm in times of difficulty. They will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.

James 1:12-18