Daily Bible readings
These short readings are those read, day by day, at community prayer in Taizé. The Bible reference given indicates a slightly longer passage.
2025
SUN, 4 May
Glad to have had the honour of suffering for the name of Christ, the apostles continued to teach and proclaim the good news of Christ Jesus, both in the temple and in people’s homes.
Acts 5:27-42
Mon, 5 May
Happy are those who find their strength in you, O God. As they pass through the valley of tears they make it a place of living springs.
Psalms 84
Tue, 6 May
Jesus cried out: Let anyone who is thirsty come to me! Let anyone who believes in me come and drink!
John 7:37-44
Wed, 7 May
Give generously to the poor. Let your generosity extend to all the living. Do not turn your back on those who weep, but share the grief of the grief-stricken.
Sirach 7:32-36
Thu, 8 May
When Jesus saw the large crowd, he had compassion on them because they were like sheep without a shepherd, and he began to teach them at length.
Mark 6:30-34
Fri, 9 May
We were beset by conflicts without and by fears within; but God, who encourages the downcast, comforted us.
2 Corinthians 7:1-7
Sat, 10 May
The Lord says: See, I am going to create new heavens and a new earth. Be filled with rejoicing for ever, for I am creating my people to be gladness.
Isaiah 65:17-18
SUN, 11 May
Jesus said: My sheep listen to my voice. I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one will snatch them out of my hand.
John 10:22-30
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