Brussels 2008

From the newspapers

Taizé’s “Europe of solidarity” in BrusselsLe Monde: 30 December 2008 Philippe Ricard The Atomium glistens in the freezing night air. Right next door, thousands of young adults have responded to the Taizé Community’s invitation for an evening prayer in a huge heated hall in the Brussels exhibition centre. The Taizé brothers’ thirty-first international meeting, held every year between Christmas and New Year, began on Monday 29 December and will last till 2 January. Following Geneva last year, and (...)

9 January 2009

Two addresses by Cardinal Danneels

On two occasions Cardinal Danneels, the archbishop of Malines-Brussels, addressed the participants, to welcome them on December 30th and, in an improvised and spontaneous manner, to say goodbye on January 1st.Tuesday evening, 30 December 2008: "God is smiling tonight." (Brother Alois) A European meeting in Brussels! For many years, there was a close friendship between Cardinal Danneels and Brother Roger, and they spoke together about this project which has become a reality today. Thank you, (...)

7 January 2009

Meeting in Brussels: Meditations by Brother Alois

Every evening, during the prayer at Brussels Expo, Brother Alois gave a meditation, half in French and half in Dutch. The texts of these meditations is published here. Monday evening, 29 December 2008 It is a great joy to be in Brussels. We thank the residents of the city and the surrounding areas for opening their doors. At a time when the horizon is darkening for many, it is important for us to come together and express once again the hope that animates us. This (...)

29 December 2008