br. Matthew

Many of you have come this week, from different parts of Germany but also from several dioceses of France, as well as from Sweden and Lithuania. Other countries are also represented at Taizé, and let us not forget those who come from Africa, Asia and the Americas, particularly among the volunteers who live here for longer periods and who support the weekly meetings. Welcome to you all! In a moment, two of you will ask me a question and I will try to answer, but before that I would like to share

On Tuesday evening, 16 December, at the Collège des Bernardins, there was a presentation of the latest book by His Beatitude Sviatoslav Shevchuk, head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church: "Ukraine, 365 Days of Suffering and Hope. Daily Chronicle of the First Year of War in Ukraine." Brother Matthew was asked to review the book, in recognition of the community’s constant fidelity alongside Ukraine. Here is the full text he read: When I arrived in Taizé, I was struck by Brother Roger’s commitme

In a fraternal atmosphere, the meeting provided an opportunity to discuss the great challenges of Christian unity, the ecumenical witness of Taizé for more than seventy years, and the commitment of young people to peace and justice. In addition, Brother Matthew presented Pope Leo with a booklet containing messages written by young people currently on long-term volunteer stays in Taizé. This audience marks a new stage in the bonds of trust and dialogue between the Catholic Church and the ecumenic

On Easter Monday, the news of Pope Francis’ entry into the life of eternity reached Taizé as brothers and young people from many countries were together for common prayer. During the celebration, Brother Matthew spoke the following prayer, and then the bells rang. Faithful God, we thank you for the life of our dear Pope Francis, whom you called to be with you this morning. He rests in your light, having given his life in the service of your Gospel, in the mystery of communion that is the Body of