Meeting in Wrocław: Provisional Programme
Meditations by Brother Alois
Let us not forget hospitality!
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New CD recorded at Taizé in the Church of Reconciliation in 2017.
New Publications
The Brothers’ WorkIn der Gegenwart Gottes – Bibelmeditationen A book of biblical meditations, in GermanHerder Verlag GmbH, 2019, 160 S, ISBN: 9783451384516 Über das Wort Gottes wird viel gesprochen – damals wie heute. Um in ihm jedoch die Stimme Christi zu vernehmen und aus (...)
Statement by Brother Alois : Ascertaining the Truth
Vocation and HistoryTuesday, June 4, 2019 At a time when society and the Church are attempting to shed light on sexual abuses and assaults, notably towards minors and fragile persons, my brothers and I have judged it necessary to speak out as well. For decades now at Taizé we (...)
The death of Jean Vanier: Letter from brother Alois to the whole family of l’Arche
Some Recent NewsTo the whole family of l’Arche The death of the beloved Jean Vanier touches our hearts and I would like to assure you that we, the brothers of Taizé, share your sorrow, and that of his family. For many years, a deep friendship united Jean and Brother Roger, (...)
Pope Francis receives Brother Alois
Some Recent News(Use the CC button to turn on subtitles in the language you want.) This Thursday, April 4, the prior of the community of Taizé, Brother Alois, was received in private audience by Pope Francis. A few days after the presentation of the postsynodal (...)
Council of the Community: Prayer by Brother Alois
Some Recent NewsAs they do each year, the brothers came together for their annual council from February 5-10. Sunday evening, the council ended with an evening prayer that included the act of "prostration" by which the brothers recall the day of their life-commitment. (...)
Brother Thomas (1939-2019)
Vocation and HistoryBrother Thomas died during the night of 11th - 12th January, 2019. He would have had his 80th birthday in early February.Signs of a long-term illness appeared more than three years ago, and over the last year and a half, his health diminished a lot, and (...)
Week of prayer for Christian unity
Some Recent NewsThe week of prayer for Christian unity will be celebrated from January 18th to 25th. In Taizé, a prayer open to all will take place on Friday 18 January at 6 pm, in the presence of the Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Evangelical leaders of the region. (...)
Books, CDs, DVDs
The Brothers’ WorkBooks, recordings and films published by Les Presses de Taizé or other publishers are available throughout the world. To see what is available in your region, please make a selection in both drop-down menus, then press (...)
Brother François (1929-2018)
Vocation and HistorySieds Stoop, who took the name of Brother François on entering the Taizé Community in 1951, was born on 11 August 1929 in Leeuwarden, in the province of Friesland, in the north of the Netherlands.His father was a lawyer. He had two brothers who died before (...)
Brother Alois at the Synod of Bishops in Rome
Some Recent NewsSince October 3rd, the synod of bishops brings together in Rome, with Pope Francis, bishops from across the world, experts, young people, and delegates from different Churches around the topic “Young people, the faith and vocational discernment.” Brother (...)
Commented Bible Passages
Meditations and ReflectionsThese Bible meditations are meant as a way of seeking God in silence and prayer in the midst of our daily life. During the course of a day, take a moment to read the Bible passage with the short commentary and to reflect on the questions which follow. (...)
To Bring Everything to Light
Weekly Meditations by Brother (...)Tuesday October 22 | Taizé, Church Reconciliation Just over a month ago, with more than 2,000 thousand young people from Africa and beyond, we were gathered for a youth meeting in South Africa, in Cape Town. It was a great joy for me to return to that (...)
Prayer Vigil for the Care of Creation
How to prepare a prayer serviceChristians around the world are coming together from September 1st to October 4th for prayer vigils and reflection around care for creation. In order that prayers for the care of creation can be held in different places, we are proposing below a possible (...)
Meditation by Brother Alois: Responsible for our wonderful planet
Weekly Meditations by Brother (...)Thursday August 29, 2019 | TaizéTonight, I would like to pay special tribute to the many speakers during this week of reflection. We are very grateful that our reflection has been nourished by the contributions of so many experts and friends. These days, (...)
Christ Is Our Peace
Weekly Meditations by Brother (...)Thursday August 1st | Taizé, Church of Reconciliation Three times a day, we come together in this Church of Reconciliation. Together we go to the sources of faith. You already know that for us brothers, this week is marked by the death of our Brother (...)
The Earth Is a Precious Gift of God
Weekly Meditations by Brother (...)Thursday July 25 | Taizé, Church of Réconciliation This evening I would like to greet particularly those of us who come from two countries well represented this week in Taizé: Lebanon, where we had had a beautiful stage of the pilgrimage of trust at the end (...)
The Joyful Radicalism of Saint Francis of Assisi
Weekly Meditations by Brother (...)Thursday July 11 | Taizé, Church of Reconciliation In this first big week of the summer, it is a great joy to see so many of you here. You have come from all over Europe, especially from Germany, the Netherlands and Sweden, but I would also like to greet (...)
Make sure that Taizé remains a place of trust
Weekly Meditations by Brother (...)Thursday 13 June 2019 | Taizé, Church of Reconciliation This week began with the celebration last Sunday of Pentecost, a feast that is closely linked to the joy of Easter. In fact, Pentecost marks as it were the accomplishment of the Easter Season: Jesus (...)
Let the Joy of the Resurrection Spring Up!
Weekly Meditations by Brother (...)Saturday April 20 | Taizé, Church of Reconciliation Last night, it was around the cross of Jesus that we gathered. Why had he, who had done no harm to anyone, been put to death with such cruelty? No explanation is enough to really answer this question. And (...)
Brother Alois 2019: Let us not forget hospitality!
Letter for the yearDownload in pdf format Do not forget to show hospitality, for by so doing some people have welcomed angels without knowing it. (Hebrews 13:2) The pilgrimage of trust, an uninterrupted succession of meetings of young adults which began in Taizé several (...)
Gathering of friendship for young Christians and Muslims
Specific information for 2020Taizé, Wednesday 8 July to Sunday 12 July, 2020 We are happy to invite you for this gathering of young Christians and Muslims. The theme for the weekend will be: Setting out to meet, experience community and to act together. Please let your Muslim (...)
UK: Coach travel to Taizé
Travel to TaizéSummer coach service 2020 (provisional information - pending confirmation of ferry crossings etc.) Outward journey to Taizé Saturdays 20 and 27 June; 4, 11, 18 and 25 July:dep. Nuneaton (Railway Station) 1400 Sat.dep. London 1645 (Victoria Coach Station) (...)
UK: School & College Weeks 2020
UK School & College WeeksSchool and 6th-form college groups with students in Years 10-13 are especially invited in June and July, at Easter or during half-terms. Information for teachers and group organisers (updated 12 November 2019) Flyer (template) This leaflet can be adapted (...)
Meetings in Taizé 2020: Dates
Specific information for 2020Please carefully check the dates of the meeting in which you wish to participate and take them into consideration before registering.Youth meetings young people aged 18 to 29: One week this year, 23 - 30 August, is reserved specially for 18-35 (...)
Reflection week for 18-35 year-olds
Specific information for 2020A week of reflection reserved for young people aged 18-35 will be held in Taizé from 23 to 30 August, 2020. Students, young professionals, people involved in voluntary work and job-seekers are all welcome.Because of the special programme for this week, we (...)
Reflection week for 18-35 year-olds: Program of the Day
Specific information for 2019Each morning, a sheet is distributed to the participants containing the full program of the meetings for the day. On this page we will publish these daily programs as soon as they are ready.Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Programme du (...)
Programme: Meeting Between Young Muslims and Young Christians
Specific information for 2019A weekend of friendship between young Muslims and young Christians will be held in Taizé from August 22-25, 2019. This meeting is meant for people between 18 and 35 years old. You can find more information about the meeting at Weekend of friendship (...)
Reflection week for 18-35 year-olds: Presenters for Programme on the Environment
Specific information for 2019From August 25 to September 1, 2019, as part of the reflection week for 18-35 year-olds, a special programme will be offered on environmental questions: "Solidarity with Creation | Let us take care of the earth!" Here is a list of presenters which will be (...)
Travel to Taizé: By train and local bus
Travel to TaizéIf you are travelling from Paris, choose Mâcon-Loché TGV as your destination station (this is the nearest station to Taizé).Note: Ticket prices on the fast (TGV) train vary a lot, depending on how far in advance they are bought.The slower trains which run (...)
Security and safeguarding
Youth MeetingsIn 2010, this page was published to give some reminders and reference-points concerning the security and safeguarding of persons. It is important for everyone to be aware of this before coming to Taizé. In addition, for years now, when they are welcomed, (...)
Kenya 2019: Prison visits
AfricaOn Wednesday 27, Thursday 28 and Friday 29 November, 2019, three brothers helped lead Bible studies, personal reflection, small group sharing and common prayer in three Kenyan prisons. Small sharing groups in Naivasha High Security Prison. The (...)
UK: Prayers
There are many regular prayers in the UK which started by contact with Taizé. The ones on this list are only a selection: those prayers with which the community remains more closely in touch through personal contact. Upcoming South Croydon (London): (...)
Meeting in Wrocław: Practical information
European Meeting in WrocławDates The European Meeting in Wrocław will take place from Saturday 28 December 2019 to Wednesday 1 January 2020. Photo: Oleksiy Mark Coming early as a helper So that everything runs smoothly, we need a good number of volunteer helpers to arrive on 26 (...)
Meeting in Wrocław: Provisional Programme
European Meeting in WrocławTake part in the Wrocław meeting and ... ... pray in song and in silence. ... join with thousands of other young adults to deepen our faith and understanding. ... experience the hospitality of families and share with others in simplicity. ... meet with (...)
Cape Town 2019: Echoes of the meeting
Meeting in Cape TownYoung adults from Klerksdorp, Polokwane, Swaziland, Mauritius and beyond to participate in the Taizé Community’s Pilgrimage of Trust on Earth in Cape Town, from 25-29 September, delighted in the atmosphere of the common prayer and sharing, Nearly two (...)
Cape Town 2019: Meditations by Brother Alois
Meeting in Cape TownThursday 26 September It is with deep joy that I address you, dear young people of South Africa and of many other countries. Each of us left our home or country to be present for this Cape Town pilgrimage. A pilgrimage is a journey of prayer and of (...)
Australia: News of prayers, meetings and gatherings
Asia PacificOn this page, we give news of prayers, meetings and gatherings in Australia in connection with the Pilgrimage of Trust on Earth. Please check from time to time for any updates!Restoring hope 7pm, Saturday 17 October: "Restoring hope" - prayer with songs (...)
Japan: Regular prayers in Japan
Regular prayers in AsiaIn many parts of Japan, people gather regularly to pray with the songs of Taizé. These prayers are also the places where the young people who have visited Taizé and the ones planning to visit Taizé could meet. The following is the list of some of these (...)
2019 Pilgrimage in Aotearoa
Asia PacificFollowing several invitations, a brother of Taizé will be on pilgrimage in Aotearoa-New Zealand in November 2019. Please revisit this page from time to time for updates. Here is the programme as it stands.Wellington Friday 15 November to Sunday 17 (...)
News from Britain
2019We are One Body - a weekend of Taizé style prayer and reflection 11-13 October, SheffieldFor further details, see: https://www.facebook.com/events/467... 2018 We are starting to publish short news concerning the UK on Twitter: @taizeuk Some highlights (...)
Times of prayers at Taizé
Monday to Saturday 8.15 am Morning prayer 12.20 pm Midday prayer 8.30 pm Evening prayer Friday evening 8.30 pm Evening prayer, followed by prayer around the cross Saturday evening 8.30 pm Evening prayer, with celebration of the light of the resurrection (...)
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