Would You

Like to Light up

A Candle

In Your Life ?

An Invitation to Prayer

T a i z e’

Several thousand young people come to a small village called Taize’ in France where they all sing and pray and be silent together

It all started in 1940. A young Swiss man, Roger Schutz was looking for a place wherehe could live a simple community life.He bought a house in Taizé, and began his little community. Praying for reconciliation and sheltering refugees from the war, Brother Roger backed his prayers with action.

Others began to join him, and over time the community got bigger and bigger. Now there are over 100 brothers from differentcountries, continents and denominations.

In Taizé you meetpeople from all over the world, and can learn about their struggles and their dreams.

You can also spendtime reflecting onwhat matters for you, sharing that with others, and looking for ways forward.

Main Altar at Taize’

Bible Introduction

Main Church at Taize’

Brother Roger with Children

Order of Taize’ Prayer

•Songs of praise•Psalm (Psalm 23)•Song•Reading •Song•Silence•Intercessions•Our Father•Concluding prayer•Songs

Let us learn Some Simple Songs !

The Kingdom of God is justice and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit,

Come Lord, and open in us the gates of your kingdom

O Let us Sing to the Lord

Bless the Lord my soul and bless God’s holy name

Bless the Lord my soul keep watch, take heart.

Lord Jesus Christ, your light shines within us Let not my doubts and darkness speak to me Lord Jesus Christ, your light shines within us Let my heart always welcome your love.

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want

Stay with me, remain here with me

Watch and pray, watch and pray.

O Lord hear my prayer

O Lord hear my prayer (2), when I call answer me

O Lord hear my prayer (2) come and listen to me.

Lord God you love us source of compassion.

O…we adore you Jesus Christ.

Jesus remember me….

Jesus remember me when you come into your kingdom.

Sing praise and bless the Lord Peoples, nations alleluia (2)

Love date dominumOmnes gentes alleluia.

God is forgiveness,dare to forgive and God will be with youGod is forgiveness,love and do not fear.

God is forgiveness….

Wait for the Lord whose day is near

Wait for the Lord, keep watch take heart.

Holy Spirit loving spirit,

Holy loving Spirit come.