Faithful God, we give you thanks, you who gather us in your name, in all our diversity, to live together a parable of communion—whether we our mission be in Taizé or elsewhere—reflecting the friendship you have for every human being. Each of us, at one moment or another, has recognized that your Son, Jesus, was asking: “What are you looking for?” and inviting us: “Come and follow me!” And he offers to make us his friends, in a friendship that knows no limits.

Łódź is a city of women who, for nearly 200 years, drove its development through their hard work in the textile factories, and who, during the difficult years of communism, had the courage to fight independently for their rights. It is a city shaped by four cultures and four traditions: Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox and Jewish. The inhabitants of Łódź live ecumenism in their daily lives, building their hospitality and openness on unity in diversity and on dialogue. The first invitation to host

On Tuesday evening, 16 December, at the Collège des Bernardins, there was a presentation of the latest book by His Beatitude Sviatoslav Shevchuk, head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church: "Ukraine, 365 Days of Suffering and Hope. Daily Chronicle of the First Year of War in Ukraine." Brother Matthew was asked to review the book, in recognition of the community’s constant fidelity alongside Ukraine. Here is the full text he read: When I arrived in Taizé, I was struck by Brother Roger’s commitme

This first Sunday of Advent is also the day on which we commemorate the Apostle Andrew. I would therefore like to say ‘Happy Feast Day’ especially to the Sisters of St. Andrew, whose presence in Ameugny for almost 60 years is a gift from God, and also to all the Andrews among us, known or hidden! At the beginning of this new liturgical year, what do the Scriptures we have just heard tell us? The reading from the book of Isaiah announces peace. Isaiah's time was no easier than ours. In the 8th ce