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, 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

Mon, 28 July

Paul writes: We announce what no eye has seen and no ear has heard, what the human mind cannot visualize: all that the Lord has prepared for those who love God.

1 Corinthians 2:1-9

Tue, 29 July

Jesus said: I am the true vine. Just as a branch cannot bear fruit unless it remains part of the vine, neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.

John 15:1-8

Wed, 30 July

The Lord says: I will take care of my flock. I shall look for the lost sheep, bring back the strays, bandage the injured and strengthen the sick. I shall watch over the healthy and strong.

Ezekiel 34:1-16

Thu, 31 July

You have been buried with Christ in baptism, and you have also been raised with him, because you have believed in the power of God who raised him from the dead.

Colossians 2:9-15

Fri, 1 August

Daniel prayed saying: My God, listen to the prayer of your servant. For we rely not on our good deeds but on your great mercy.

Daniel 9:18-19

Sat, 2 August

In you, Lord, is the source of life; in your light we see light.

Psalms 36

SUN, 3 August

You have been raised with Christ, so set your hearts on things above. For you have died and now the life you have is hidden with Christ in God.

Colossians 3:1-4