You can learn about this group, which is a religious organization specializing in singing hymns and has a far-reaching history. Their hymns are the best among them. English I have their album, which is simply the sound of nature! The combination of solo and chorus is quite subtle.
Spring in Cowboy Class and The Sound of Music also have some hymns.
Taize Group is a hermit group founded by Brother Luo Zhe in 1940.
Monks come from 25 countries and belong to the Catholic Church and other Christian backgrounds. They live in Taize or all over the world, and the poor in Otawa live together.
After 1950, young people began to come to Taize, and they attended the intercontinental party for a whole week. Once they return to their hometown, this "journey of faith" pilgrimage has become a concrete support for their daily life to survive.
In Taize, three times a day, monks and all tourists gather to pray. Taize's prayers to * * * mainly focus on singing, reading the Bible and meditation. Taize's songs are sung in many languages and are well known all over the world.
Brother Luo Zhe founded Taize Group in order to find a new way out from the division of Christians and the common disputes of mankind. such as
Today, Taize has become a place where thousands of young people from all continents meet and pray. Here, young people are pushing the world.
Prepare for world peace, promote human reconciliation and rebuild human confidence.
Yuan Qi
Whenever someone asks about his great influence in his early years, brother Luo Zhe, founder of Taize, will talk about his grandmother. first time
During World War II, my widowed grandmother lived alone in northern France, and all three sons fought in the front. Under the artillery bombardment, she
Still insist on staying at home and entertaining refugees, the elderly, children and pregnant women. She stayed up until the last minute. When everyone ran away.
I didn't leave home until we parted. Since then, she sincerely hopes that no one will experience similar experiences again. in Europe
In Europe, divided Christians are killing each other. She said that they should at least reconcile with each other to avoid another war. although
She comes from a family that has been Christian for generations. In order to set an example, she often goes to the Catholic church, but she doesn't show it.
Refuse to share the attitude of fellow believers.
Grandma's two wishes: to take risks for the victims of the times, to make peace with the Catholic faith, to contribute to peace and to the future.
Become the life mark of Luo Zhe's brother.
19400, Luo Zhe was twenty-five years old; The second world war is in the ascendant, and even the war has torn the whole of Europe.
For several years, with ideals and enthusiasm, he has been brewing to set up a reconciliation team for reconciliation. He has left since then.
I was born in Switzerland and settled in my mother's hometown, Burgundy, France, in order to be in the midst of war and sadness.
Between. As he later said, "The more a believer longs to live the absolute value of God, the more he should preach this absolute value."
The center of human suffering. 」
In order to find a house as a base, Luo Zhe came to cluny. This place is in the history of seclusion.
, he has heard. In the nearby village of Taize, he found a property for sale and an old woman entertained him. When he put himself
When she told the old woman her plan, she said, "Stay! We are poor and single, and the situation is even worse. " at this time
In the mouth of a poor old woman, he seemed to hear the voice of God. Nowhere else has he been, he has not.
I've heard similar voices.
Taize is only two kilometers away from the dividing line that divided France in two at that time. Luo Zhe entertained him in the house he bought and ran away.
Political prisoners, especially Jews, are far away from German-occupied areas. 19400 to 1942 settled in Taize. Three times a day, he prayed alone in the prayer room. At that time, he was planning to establish Taize Group, and later he followed this practice. From the end of 1942 to the end of 1944, he had to leave France because the Nazi police [Gestapo] searched his house many times.
"Metaphor * * integration"
1944, Luo Zhe met the first three brothers and returned to Taize with them. 1949, there are seven.
The two brothers made a vow of lifelong monasticism, devoted themselves to celibacy, accepted the pastoral duties of "servants of * * *", and * * * enjoyed spiritual and material life.
Live. Luo Zhege is the servant of "* * *", that is, the dean.
1952, he wrote the first edition of Taize regulations. Since then, the title and content have been modified to become "Taize"
Fountain By 1990, the 50th anniversary of Taize's founding, the first draft had been translated into The Source of Love: The Spring of Taize.
As the years fly by, Taize Group is getting stronger and stronger. The first brothers to join were Christians, followed by Catholic brothers.
Join. At present, the Taize brothers belong to 25 different nationalities.
Taize is a symbol of reconciliation between divided Christians and apartheid. It wants to be a metaphor of "* * *",
A place where people live and make peace every day.
Christian reconciliation is the core of Taize's mission, but it is not his own goal. This is for Christians to push.
Yeast that promotes world peace, promotes human reconciliation and rebuilds human confidence.
Taize doesn't accept any gifts or donations. Even brothers themselves don't inherit private property. They live by working.
Make a living for yourself and others.
In the 1950s, as soon as there were twelve brothers in Taize Group, several of them moved out of Taize to work in conflict areas.
Witness to peace or serve the poor. Today, the Taize brothers are all over Asia, Africa, North and South America and slums all over the world.
Residents share weal and woe.
Lifelong dedication
After a period of preparation, the new brother of Taize Group will make an eternal wish and make his lifelong dedication.
The following is his dedication.
Brother, what do you want?
Pray for God's mercy and join the brotherhood.
May God finish the chemical industry he started in you.
Brothers, since you are convinced of God's mercy, remember that Christ himself came to strengthen your fragile faith. He personally made a thorough dedication to you and fulfilled his promise to you:
"Truly, truly, I tell you, people gave up their houses, brothers, sisters, mothers, fathers and children because of me and the gospel. No house, no brothers, no sisters, no mother, no children, you will get a hundred times as much as you are now, including persecution, and you will get eternal life in the next life. 」
This road runs counter to human reason; Only by faith, not by eyes, can we move forward on this road. Always believe that if you lose your life for Christ's sake, you must gain it.
From now on, follow in the footsteps of Christ, don't worry about tomorrow, but seek the kingdom of God and its righteousness first. Give up yourself; If you give, you will be rewarded; Shake them well and pour the overflowing buckets into your arms, because you will be given as many litres as you use. Whether you sleep or get up, night or day, seeds are sprouting and growing, but you don't know how to grow. Be careful not to walk in front of others in your own righteousness, so that they may see you. Don't let your self-study life make you look sad, like a fake good man, in order to attract attention. Wipe your head with oil and wash your face with oil, just let your father in the dark see everything you want to do in your heart.
Always keep yourself simple, and your heart is full of joy-a joy of compassion, a joy of brotherly love.
Always be vigilant. If you have to persuade a brother, only when you are alone with him.
Try your best to establish * * * harmony with your neighbors.
Open your heart and remember that there is a brother who is responsible for listening to you. Explain to him so that he can do the work happily.
From then on, I refused to look back and rejoiced with infinite gratitude; Don't worry about the dawn, and
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Your Lord Jesus.
Lord Christ, please accept me so that I can live; May my expectation be the source of happiness.
Remember, brothers, that Christ called you, so the object of your answer now is also Him.
For the love of Christ, will you dedicate your life to him?
I know.
From now on, would you like to become one with all your brothers and serve the Lord in our group together?
I know.
Are you willing to give up all property ownership, not only materially, but also spiritually, live a life with your brothers and try to open your heart?
I know.
Are you willing to serve others with your brothers more freely and freely, and live a single life for loving Christ without reservation?
I know.
For the sake of our undivided attention and our full unity in the same service, are you willing to adopt the decision expressed by the group through the dean and remember that he is only a humble servant in the group?
I know.
Are you willing to recognize the face of Christ in prosperity or adversity, and always care for your brother in pain or joy?
I know.
Therefore, for the sake of Christ and the gospel, you have since become brothers in our group.
May this ring represent our loyalty to God.
That little spring!
19861October 5th, Pope John Paul II visited Taize.
Pope John Paul II met the brothers of Taize Group after praying with people gathered on Taize Mountain.
Dear brothers, in this brief meeting as close as family, I want to express my feelings and trust in you in a few words, which is what Pope John XXIII, who loves you very much, said on the day he greeted Luo Zhe's brother:
"oh! Tez, that little spring! 」
I hope that God will make you like a flower in the spring and keep you humble in the joy of the gospel and brotherly love.
Each of you came here to live in the harmony of kindness and brotherhood of God the Father. In order to love Christ, you gave everything, but found the above two.
Besides, although you didn't look for it deliberately, you witnessed young people from all over the world coming here one after another, attracted by your prayers and group life. How can I not think that these young people are a gift from God and a way to inspire you? So, you continue to live together and present spring to all those who pursue real life in the joy and freshness of dedication again and again every day.
The vitality is average.
In your daily work, rest and prayer, everything is full of vitality because of God's word. The word of God fills your hearts, keeps you childlike, makes you children of your father, and makes you brothers and servants of truly happy people.
I haven't forgotten that because of your unique innovation, and in a sense, it belongs to a temporary mission, this group is easy to cause people's surprise, but also puzzled and suspicious. However, because you are keen on Christian reconciliation and harmony, and because of your love for the church, I am sure that you will continue to open your hearts to God's will.
On the one hand, you listen carefully to the criticisms or suggestions of Christians from different churches and Christian groups, on the other hand, you continue to talk with everyone, instead of expressing your expectations and plans at the latest. Of course you won't let young people down. You will be a tool for Christ to make people believe that Christ expects you to make unremitting efforts to make his tangible body in a perfect way.
* * * Integrate into the same faith and restore unity. You know how persistent I am personally, and regard unity as my first mission in rural life. For this, I rely on your prayers.
Because you are eager to be a "group metaphor", you will help all the people you meet to be loyal to their church according to your educational achievements and conscience choices. But please also help them go deep into the church planned by God again and again, that is, enter the mystery of * * *. Thanks to the gift of the Christian church, he released the power of love for every Christian and gave it to them.
A selfless heart becomes the creator of justice and peace; In this way, while watching silently, they can struggle for the complete freedom of mankind and for the complete freedom of everyone and all mankind along the path of the gospel.
Dear brothers, thank you for inviting me back to Taize this time. May God bless you so that you can keep his peace and his love.