Brother Roger, Taizé

Get to know Brother Roger (1915-2005) from the inside in 15 biographical thematic chapters. What moved him, what was close to his heart. Supplemented by 15 songs from Taizé, which round off each chapter. In this book we learn more about Brother Roger (1915-2005). Not only as founder of the community of Taizé, but as a prophetic voice for our time. Important moments in his life and fundamental thoughts show his passion for trust and reconciliation. He who never wanted to be a "master of spiritual life" became a master of listening. He testified to a vastness of heart, a simplicity and clarity of faith that comes from the profound certainty that "God can only love". This book takes us in a characteristic way along this path of trust, which Brother Rogerso convincingly exemplified: unobtrusive and unintentional, without any pressure.