Taize Ecumenical Prayer

First Friday evening of each month

October 5 to April 4 (except in March when it is on Good Friday)
7:30 - 8:30 pm in the Monastery Chapel

This hour of prayer in the style of the ecumenical community of Taizé, France consists of musical praise, petition and thanksgiving, short readings from scripture and a period of silence. Offered at no charge.

Taizé Retreat: Journey into the Heart of God

Friday, Feb. 1 (7:30 pm) - Sunday, Feb. 3 (1:00 pm)

A retreat patterned on the monastic rhythm of worship, prayer and music of the Taizé ecumenical community in France.

Taizé has created a unique style of worship and music that is easily learned by the thousands of guests attracted to the community each year. Taizé chants emphasize simple phrases of scripture, repeated in order to lead the worshipers into prayer and contemplation. In addition to chants, the candlelight services include a reading from scripture, silence and petitions.

The retreat days will also be punctuated with short instructions from the writing of Brother Roger, founder of the Taizé community and time to reflect individually on the scriptures.

Marie Baker, OSB and Friends

Private Room $175, Shared $155, Commuter $90