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.

2020

Thu, 9 July

My guilt has overwhelmed me like a burden too heavy to bear. In you, Lord, I put my hope; you, Lord my God, will give answer.

Psalms 38

Fri, 10 July

The Lord says: Return to me, for I am merciful.

Jeremiah 3:12

Sat, 11 July

Isaiah said: Grass withers and flowers fade, but the word of our God will stand forever.

Isaiah 40:6-8

SUN, 12 July

Jesus said: A sower went out to sow. Some seeds fell on good soil and produced a crop — a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown. Let anyone with ears listen!

Matthew 13:1-9

Mon, 13 July

The Lord says: I shall put my law deep within them, I shall write it on their hearts. I shall be their God and they will be my people.

Jeremiah 31:31-34

Tue, 14 July

The Lord says: Do not fear the threats of human beings, do not be frightened by their evil deeds. I am your consoler. Why then should you be afraid of mortal human beings?

Isaiah 51:4-12

Wed, 15 July

What you have come to is nothing that can be known to the senses: what you have come to is the city of the living God and to Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant.

Hebrews 12:18-24

Thu, 16 July

Paul writes: The One who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit living in you.

Romans 8:1-11