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.
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SUN, 20 July
Martha welcomed Jesus into her home. She had a sister called Mary, who sat down at the Lord’s feet and listened to him speaking.
Luke 10:38-42
Mon, 21 July
Jesus said: I did not come to judge the world, but to save it.
John 12:47-50
Tue, 22 July
The Risen Christ said to Mary of Magdala: Go and find my brothers and tell them: I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.
John 20:11-18
Wed, 23 July
You are my lamp, Lord; you light up my darkness.
Psalms 18
Thu, 24 July
Let us love, since God loved us first. Anyone who does not love the brother or sister they see, cannot love God whom they do not see.
1 John 4:12-21
Fri, 25 July
Confess your sins to one another and pray for one another so that you may be healed.
James 5:13-20
Sat, 26 July
God’s Word is very near to you, it is on your lips and in your heart for you to put it into practice.
Deuteronomy 30:11-14
SUN, 27 July
Jesus said: If you, with all your failings, know how to give your children what is good, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!
Luke 11:9-13
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