Brothers from the Taize community in France are visiting Massachusetts.

- On Friday, April 10, Brothers John and Emile will give a brief talk about Taize at 7pm at the Testa Science Building at Assumption College in Worcester, followed by a 7:30pm prayer in the college chapel.

- On Sunday, April 12, we are very pleased that Brother John will be our guest for a Sunday conversation at the Assumptionist Center (330 Market St, Brighton). We will have mass at 11am and then speak with Brother John about his life at Taize. The conversation will conclude with brunch.

- On Monday, April 13, there will be a Taize prayer at St. Ignatius Church in Chestnut Hill at 7:30pm, followed by a discussion with the brothers and a light reception.

CONVERSATIONS AT THE CENTER
on SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2015

Taizé: A New Form of Consecrated Life

In honor of the Year of Consecrated Life, the Assumptionist Center is hosting conversations this semester around the distinct forms and traditions of consecrated life in the Catholic Church.

At this conversation, we are delighted to welcome Brother John of Taizé, who will visit us from France to talk about the life and mission of his world-famous ecumenical community well known for its music and outreach to young people.

All are welcome. Come, listen, and share!

Sunday Eucharist at 11:00 am, followed by Conversation and Brunch

@ 330 Market Street, Brighton MA 02135

10 April 2015 - 12:00pm

Event Sponsor: Campus Ministry
Contact Person: Paul Covino
pf.covino@assumption.edu

Each summer, thousands of young pilgrims descend on the little town of Taize in France to spend time in service, prayer, and reflection on the Bible with the monks of this unique community.  Founded after World War II as an effort toward reconciliation in post-war Europe, the Taize community has become known and beloved around the world for its outreach to young people, its spirit of ecumenism, and its beautifully simple and deeply reflective prayer and music.  Two of the brothers from Taize, Brother John and Brother Emile, will spend the Friday after Easter at Assumption College and will participate in the following events:

Lunch Gathering with Clergy and Other Pastoral Ministers: 12-2 PM, Tinsley Campus Ministry Center.  The brothers will speak about the Taize community’s work with young people and ecumenism.  A light lunch will be served.  Space is limited; please RSVP by March 27 to pf.covino@assumption.edu.

Dinner with Young Adults: 4:30-6:30 PM, Tinsley Campus Ministry Center.  The brothers will lead a Taize style biblical reflection for college students and other young adults age 16-30.  A simple supper will be served.  Space is limited; please RSVP by March 27 to pf.covino@assumption.edu.

Presentation and Prayer: 7:00 PM, starting in the Atrium of the Testa Science Center.  The brothers will offer an introduction to Taize and its popular summer pilgrimages with young people.  A candlelight procession will follow to the Chapel of the Holy Spirit where prayer in the style of the Taize community will be celebrated, including music, scripture, silence and prayer around the cross.  The evening events are open to the public, and no RSVP is necessary.