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, 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

Wed, 31 July

Jesus said: Your Father knows what you need before you ask him.

Matthew 6:7-15

Thu, 1 August

Jesus said to his disciples: If anyone wants to be first, they must make themselves last of all and servant of all.

Mark 9:30-37

Fri, 2 August

Jesus said to a woman, “Your sins are forgiven.” Those who were present began to say to themselves, “Who is this who even forgives sins?” But Jesus said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.”

Luke 7:36-50

Sat, 3 August

From the book of the prophet Amos: The days are coming, says the Lord, when I shall send hunger upon the land; not hunger for food or thirst for water, but a hunger to hear the Word of God.

Amos 8:11

SUN, 4 August

Jesus said: Be on your guard against every kind of greed; for a person’s life does not consist in the abundance of their possessions.

Luke 12:13-21