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Perspectief 18 Communion in Taizé Most people indeed go to the brothers, who administer consecrated hosts and wine. Some request for a blessing instead of receiving the Catholic communion. During this administration of the sacrament, more songs are sung. When everyone has had the chance to communicate, the brothers leave the church. The visitors can choose to stay a little longer in the church for more singing, but gradually everyone will leave for breakfast. 2.2.4 Sunday Mass and special occasions On Sundays morning mass is incorporated in the morning prayer. All elements of the Latin rite are incorporated in the morning prayer liturgy, which therefore takes a lot longer than a regular morning prayer. Since every week in Taizé is a reflection of the Holy Week, every Sunday represents Easter. Consequently, Thursdays represent Holy Thursday. Then mass is not celebrated in the morning, but is incorporated in the evening prayer, in the same way as Sunday mass. On Fridays, representing Holy Friday, mass is not celebrated.