Taizé Prayer with the Sisters of St. Joseph



Candles surround the sanctuary area

 Tonight, Taizé Prayer, which is offered monthly at our Motherhouse, began its third year. All are invited to Prayer in the spirit of Taizé. It's a wonderful opportunity to pause and pray after a busy day. 

 

Sisters Margaret and Pat
light dozens of candles in preparation
for each evening of Taizé Prayer

 A number of our sisters and associates have visited Taizé in France and experienced the spirit of this prayer first hand. We try, as much as possible, to be faithful to that spirit. The natural lighting in our chapel offers a perfect setting for this prayer and when additional candles are added it really gives a sense of the Taizé experience.  



Taizé prayer is a simple form of Christian prayer centered on scripture, silence, and song based on the daily prayer of the ecumenical religious community in Taizé, France. As women of the Church rooted in the Gospel whose mission is to deepen relationships with God and neighbor, the Sisters of St. Joseph offer this prayer as a way to join in praying for unity and love in our world and in our own hearts.

During Taizé Prayer

The next evening for Taizé Prayer will be Thursday, October 14. If you are in the area, consider joining us. The combination of simple repetative song, silence, and scripture offers an oasis of contemplation in the midst of our very active lives.