1 November 2023
Around the WorldRegular prayers in AsiaPrayers with songs from Taizé exist in many places in India. The prayers appearing on this page are regular prayers known directly or indirectly to the brothers and who are in touch with the reality of the local Church in their area. The "pilgrimage of trust on earth" is not a movement in the formal sense of the word at all. So no one has a list of "members". It is often possible, however, to put people in touch with others in their locality. Please feel free to contact us at email Kolkata
Every Friday at 6.30pmEcumenical prayer with songs (...)
25 October 2023
At the Wellspring of FaithHow to prepare a prayer serviceChristians around the world are coming together from September 1st to October 4th for prayer vigils, reflection and concrete actions around care for creation. For the third year, we propose below a schedule for a vigil inspired by the common prayer in Taizé.Proposal for a time of prayer
Song
Nada te turbe
Psalm
Bonum est confidere O Lord, how numerous are your works, wisely you have (...)
13 October 2023
Other informationNewsThe preparation of the European Meeting in Ljubljana is well underway, and for 2023 we have a new way to connect with the pilgrims before even arriving at Ljubljana. For the first time you will be able to see from which countries the pilgrims are coming. But that is not all; you can also filter on the interactive map if the pilgrims are coming in big, medium or small groups, or if there is an (...)
4 August 2023
CommunitySome projects supported by Operation Hope«What do you grow in your field? What are the biggest problems you face and how do you solve them? What have you achieved that you are proud of?» These are some of the questions asked at meetings in the villages of the Lubumbashi region. As well as providing pastoral care, the catechists in the church communities are also involved in setting up and managing cooperatives. The aim is to empower local farmers by providing them with technical support and access to financial resources.
The cooperative model helps people to overcome the obstacles (...)
4 August 2023
CommunitySome projects supported by Operation HopeBuvette is a small town a few kilometres from Jérémie, the capital of the Grande-Anse department. Farming is the main activity here, and the land is very fertile. However, many young people remain unemployed after completing their schooling, or are forced to go elsewhere if they want to practise a trade. Some end up begging, and some girls become pregnant at an early age.
Against this backdrop, (...)
4 August 2023
CommunitySome projects supported by Operation HopeIn the town of Caldas, just south of Medellín, a local association, the Fundación Ramón-Carolina, supports young girls who, for various reasons, cannot live with their families. They stay together during the week and see their parents for a short visit every weekend. There are currently around thirty girls divided into two separate groups. They are cared for by a very complete team: three nuns (...)
4 August 2023
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CommunitySome projects supported by Operation Hope«Maison Béthanie» is a non-profit humanitarian association set up in 2000 by Sister Victoire, a Togolese member of the Resurrection of Lazarus of Bethany fraternity in Togo, and who was affected by the poverty and abandonment of children in Lomé.The home takes in orphaned, destitute and/or abandoned children. They receive comprehensive care in terms of food, health, schooling and the beginnings (...)
15 June 2023
Coming to TaizéGroups, adults and familiesHere is some up-to-date information concerning your arrival at Taizé.
▪ On arrival, go directly to Olinda (village of Ameugny): to simplify explanations of your arrival, we won’t welcome you first in Taizé, but in Olinda, from 3:30pm on (see map below). The welcome itself will take place in the Olinda 1 building, with parking available at an accessible distance (parking address: 17 Le Creux à la Berthète, 71460 Ameugny).
▪ Families arriving at Taizé by public transport should get off at the ’Ameugny’ stop. A shuttle bus will be available in Taizé (...)
18 May 2023
CommunitySome projects supported by Operation HopeIn October 2014, Brother Alois went to Cuba, with some brothers, on a stage of the “pilgrimage of trust” to the Caribbean. Prayers were held in Havana and Matanzas. Since 2016, around ten brothers of the community have spent varying lengths of time in the country, enabling them to get to know the situation of the people and the Churches better.
With the pandemic, the economy has collapsed and (...)