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.

2021

Thu, 5 August

God says: Love the foreigners among you as you love yourselves.

Leviticus 19:33-34

Fri, 6 August

TRANSFIGURATION

You do well to pay attention to the word of the prophets, as to a light shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.

2 Peter 1:19-21

Sat, 7 August

God says: I will give you a new heart. I will remove the heart of stone from your bodies and give you a heart of flesh. I shall put my Spirit in you.

Ezekiel 36:24-27

SUN, 8 August

Jesus said: No one can come to me unless drawn by the Father who sent me; and I will raise that person up on the last day.

John 6:41-51

Mon, 9 August

Paul writes: Even if I can understand all mysteries and know all things, even if I have the faith to move mountains, if I am without love I am nothing.

1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Tue, 10 August

All the first Christians were one in heart and mind. No one claimed private ownership of any possessions, but they shared everything they had.

Acts 4:32-34

Wed, 11 August

Paul writes: God wants all people to be saved and to reach full knowledge of the truth.

1 Timothy 2:1-8

Thu, 12 August

God says: I did not tell my people to search for me in chaos. I am the Lord God, who proclaims justice and speaks what is true.

Isaiah 45:18-19