The next few posts will be a catch up of all that has occurred at Taize'. There was no Internet connection either in the monastic community nor in the villege of Cluny where I was staying with Nan and David With. The Withs have come often to Taize' and are wonderful guides to life at Taize' as well as the beauty of the surrounding countryside of Burgundy.
Here is an example of life in Taize':
* 8:30 - attend worship with Holy Communion
* 9:30 - eat communal breakfast with the entire international group of adults (young adults live, eat and study in separate gathering)
* 10:00 - attend bible study led by one of the brothers
* 11:00 - one hour of silence and reflection
* 12 noon - worship
* 12:30 - lunch
* 1:00 - 3:30 - free time
* 3:30 - 5:00 - small group discussion
* 5:45 - dinner
* 8:30 - evening worship
In the monastic tradition everyone must work. My assignment was breakfast dishes.
My goodness but this sounds inviting. I would love to experience this life sometime. I am enjoying reading your posts very much. Thank you for sharing.
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