Meditations by Brother Alois
Every evening during the European Meeting brother Alois spoke to the participants. Here is the transcript of his talks.
Always on the Move, Never Uprooted
Reflection week for 18-35 year-olds
A 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.
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Council of the Community: Prayer by Brother Alois
Some Recent NewsGod of all life, you have raised Jesus the Christ from death in order to unite the whole human family in a new creation. He leads us to be witnesses to your joy and creators of peace. In the trials that our Community has been going through you want to (...)
New Publications
The Brothers’ Workfr. RogerNguồn Mạch của Taizé – Tình yêu của mọi tình yêu The Sources of Taizé in VietnameseOCP Việt Nam, 2019, , ISBN: 9786045285770 Bản sửa đổi “nội quy” cuối cùng của Thầy Roger thuộc Cộng đoàn Taizé. Nguồn Mạch Của Taizé là cuốn sách làm nền tảng cho đời sống chung (...)
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 (...)
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. (...)
Brother Alois 2020: Always on the Move, Never Uprooted
Letter for the year“Proposals 2020”PDF format: In September, we held a new stage of our “pilgrimage of trust on earth” in the city of Cape Town. South Africa is a great and beautiful country; 25 years ago, it showed the world the power of the protest against apartheid and of a (...)
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 (...)
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 (...)
UK: Coach travel to Taizé
Travel to TaizéSummer coach service 2020Outward 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) dep. Dover 1900 arr. Taizé 0745 Sunday Note: Other pick-up points can be (...)
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 (...)
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 (...)
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, (...)
Volunteering
Youth MeetingsThe brothers of the community, together with the sisters of the other communities who live in Taizé, would be unable on their own to welcome the large numbers who come throughout the year. The presence of a group of volunteers makes the international (...)
UK: Travel to Taizé individually
Travel to TaizéThere are a number of different ways to reach Taizé individually or at times when the regular coach services are not running: Probably the simplest and least expensive London to Taizé journey is to travel to Chalon-sur-Saône by coach using OUIBUS. (Usually (...)
Meetings in Taizé: Poster
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Taizé Brothers in the USA in March 2020
AmericasTaizé brothers will be travelling in the USA in March 2020 for the following events.Ann Arbor MI Monday, March 9, 7pm, St. Mary Student Parish (Catholic)focused on: "Always on the move ... fully present to those around us" Tuesday, March 10, 7pm, First Baptist Church (American Baptist) focused on: "Always on the move ... together with exiles" Wednesday, March 11, 7pm, Campus Chapel (Christian Reformed)focused on: "Always on the move ... as part of the whole creation" Information: Stacey (...)
A Taizé brother in Canada in 2020
Saturday, March 21st, Prayer with a Taizé brother in Montreal Church of Saint Albert, 2715 Chemin Côte Ste Catherine, Montréal. 7 pm: Time of sharing 8 pm Prayer Contact: Madeleine Bonnard: | tel.514 791 4858 | emailIn 2018 Several prayers and times of (...)
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land | February 2021: Messages from Church Leaders
Pilgrimage to the Holy LandMessage from His Beatitude, Theophilos III, Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem His Beatitude Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos III extends his blessing to all the young adults planning to come to the Holy Land in early 2021 on a pilgrimage organized by the (...)
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land | February 2021: Practical Information
Pilgrimage to the Holy LandDuring the European Meeting of Young People in Poland, that ended on 1st January, Brother Alois announced that there would be a pilgrimage to the Holy Land from Sunday February 21st to Sunday February 28st, 2021. This new step of the Pilgrimage of Trust (...)
News from Britain
2020 A brother of the Community will participate in a Lenten Prayer around the Cross in London. This year it will be held on Saturday 7 March, Church of Notre Dame de France, 5 Leicester Place, WC2H 7BX at 7:45pm (song practice from 7:15pm) Poster for (...)
Invitation from the Churches of Turin
European Meeting in TurinAt the end of 2017, representatives of the various Churches of Turin signed a letter inviting Brother Alois and the Taizé Community to organize a European meeting in their city. Here is that letter, which highlights the ecumenical reality of the Christians (...)
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 A brother of the Community (...)
2019 Pilgrimage in Aotearoa
Asia PacificDuring November 2019, a brother of the community spent some days in Aotearoa New Zealand visiting Wellington, Auckland and Dunedin as part of his pilgrimage. Here is his story.The wind always seems to howl as you fly into Wellington. For those who have (...)
Meditations by Brother Alois
Wrocław 2019Every evening during the European Meeting brother Alois spoke to the participants. Here is the transcript of his talks. Saturday, December 28, 2019 Today was a big welcome day – I wish you a good start to the meeting! It is a great joy to be here (...)
The Next European Meeting Will Be Held in Italy, in Turin
European Meeting in TurinIn Wrocław, where the 42nd annual European meeting of the Taizé community is bringing together 15,000 young people from across the continent, the Prior of Taizé, Brother Alois, announced that the next European meeting of Young Adults will take place in (...)
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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