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

SUN, 15 December

Jesus said of John the Baptist: He is the one of whom scripture says: Look, I am going to send my messenger before you to prepare your way.

Matthew 11:2-15

Mon, 16 December

In the day, the Lord sends his faithful love, and even at night the song it inspires in me is a prayer to the God of my life.

Psalms 42

Tue, 17 December

Paul writes: Just as each of us has one body with many parts, and the parts do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, who are many, form one body, and each of us belongs to all the others.

Romans 12:3-8

Wed, 18 December

O God, you desire truth in the inward being. Create in me a pure heart and renew a steadfast spirit within me.

Psalms 51

Thu, 19 December

Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and in fullness of faith. Let us hold to the hope we profess, without wavering, for the one who has promised is faithful.

Hebrews 10:19-25

Fri, 20 December

James writes: Give yourselves to God. Resist the tempter and he will run away from you. The nearer you go to God, the nearer God will come to you.

James 4:6-12

Sat, 21 December

Paul writes: In Christ all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are hidden.

Colossians 2:1-5

SUN, 22 December

An angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said: Do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, for the child conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will bear a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.

Matthew 1:18-24