In honor of Christian unity week, members of the Newman Center Catholic Community and Good Sam's Episcopal Church came together for an evening of prayer Taize-style. We gathered in the church in an intimate setting surrounding the cross and in the true ecumenical spirit of Taize, were joined in prayer by some of our friends from Good Sam’s. It was especially nice to see new participants every month. Taize prayer offered a chance for meditation and reflection through the reading of scripture, singing of simple chants, and moments of silence. To me, having a gospel reading in between songs and a chance to offer personal petitions has really helped to create a point of focus for the prayer, something to think about while singing. A nice addition to this week’s gathering was the guitar in the background leading us through the different songs and creating a more natural flow of things.
Overall, Tuesday Taize is a great opportunity to let go of all the thoughts and worries of the week and to just being present in the moment.
- Christina Tsutsumi
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