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, 18 May
God will make his home among human beings; they will be his people and he will be their God. God will wipe away all tears from their eyes.
Revelation 21:1-7
Mon, 19 May
All look to you in hope, O God. And with generous hand, you satisfy every living creature.
Psalms 145
Tue, 20 May
Make straight in the desert a highway for our God. The uneven ground shall become level, and the rough places a plain. Then the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all people shall see it together.
Isaiah 40:1-5
Wed, 21 May
Jesus said: In truth I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.
Matthew 25:31-40
Thu, 22 May
You have been born anew, not of perishable but of imperishable seed, through the living and enduring word of God.
1 Peter 1:22-25
Fri, 23 May
Give yourselves to God and then sin will no longer have any power over you — you are not under law, but under grace.
Romans 6:12-14
Sat, 24 May
Jesus said: This is my commandment — love one another as I have loved you.
John 15:9-13
SUN, 25 May
Jesus said: Anyone who loves me will keep my word, and the Father will love them, and we shall come to them and make our home in them.
John 14:19-23
/B_mot>