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.

2019

Fri, 22 March

Four people came, bringing a paralysed man, and they lowered the mat on which he lay in front of Jesus. When he saw their faith, Jesus said to the paralysed man, “My child, your sins are forgiven.” Then he said to him, “Stand up, take your mat and go to your home.”

Mark 2:1-12

Sat, 23 March

God says: Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, my faithful love for you will not be shaken.

Isaiah 54:1-10

SUN, 24 March

The Lord says: I have seen the misery of my people. I have heard them crying out because of their oppressors, yes, I know their suffering and I have come down to rescue them.

Exodus 3:1-15

Mon, 25 March

Mary said to the angel: I am the Lord’s servant, let it happen to me as you have said.

Luke 1:26-38

Tue, 26 March

From the prophet Isaiah: For the sake of my people, I shall not keep silent. I shall not rest until her justice shines out like the breaking of day. And then all will see your justice, and you will be called by a new name that the mouth of the Lord will bestow.

Isaiah 62:1-5

Wed, 27 March

John the Baptist saw Jesus coming towards him and said: There is the lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.

John 1:29-34

Thu, 28 March

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

John 1:1-5

Fri, 29 March

There is no other God but me, says the Lord. Turn to me and you will be saved, all you ends of the earth.

Isaiah 45:20-25