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, 16 August
Jesus said to the Canaanite woman: Woman, you have great faith! May your wish be granted.
Matthew 15:28
Mon, 17 August
You will hear the desire of the humble, God; you will strengthen their heart, you will incline your ear.
Psalms 10:17
Tue, 18 August
Jesus said to his disciples: If anyone wants to be first, they must make themselves last of all and servant of all.
Mark 9:35
Wed, 19 August
If anyone obeys God’s word, then love for God is truly made complete in them.
1 John 2:5
Thu, 20 August
When they refused to renounce God, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego were thrown into a fiery furnace. And they walked in the middle of the flames, praising God.
Daniel 3:23-24
Fri, 21 August
Jesus said to his disciples: Who is the greater: the one at table or the one who serves? The one at table, surely? Yet I am among you as one who serves.
Luke 22:27
Sat, 22 August
Eli told the child Samuel: If you are called again, say, “Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.”
1 Samuel 3:9
SUN, 23 August
Jesus asked his disciples: “Who do people say I am?” “Some say John the Baptist,” they answered, “some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” “But you,” he said, “who do you say I am?” Peter spoke up and said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”
Matthew 16:13-16
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