The Taizé community was founded in 1940 by Frčre Roger (Brother Roger), who remained its Prior until his death on August 16, 2005 and is dedicated to reconciliation. The ecumenical community is made up of more than a hundred men from many nations representing Protestant and Roman Catholic branches of Christianity. Life in the community focuses on prayer and Christian meditation. Young people from all over the world visit Taizé each week to join in the community life.

Taizé is a unique style of worship music that reflects the meditative nature of the founding community. Taizé music emphasizes simple phrases, usually lines from Psalms or other pieces of Scripture, repeated and sometimes also sung in canon. The repetition is intended to aid meditation and prayer.

Six selections of Taizé Music

1. At the Name of Jesus
2. Jesus, Remember me
3. Jesus Christ, Yesterday, Today & forever
4. Stay with Us
5. The Will of your Love
6. Nunc Dimittis

I first learned of Taizé singing at the Mercy Center in Burlingame, California. Occassionaly, I attend a Taizé service on Friday night.