Advent & Christmas Reflections
Read, watch or listen to reflections from Westminster Abbey to help you spend time with God during this busy season.
Featured Reflections
Christmas 1: God of refuge
The Reverend Canon Mark Birch explores the story of the Holy Family's flight into Egypt, and God's all-embracing welcome.
Feast of the Epiphany: Gifts of the Magi
The Reverend Dr James Hawkey explores the gifts the Magi brought to Jesus, and asks what we might lay at Christ's feet in this new year.
All 2025 Advent & Christmas Reflections
Advent I: Looking Back and Looking Forward with the Reverend Canon Mark Birch
Hear reflection about Isaiah's prophesies, exploring how during Advent we look back at the life of Jesus and look forward to His coming again.
Advent II: What are we hoping for? with The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle
The Dean of Westminster talks about the traditional themes of Advent and how Isaiah helps us identify our hopes for God's future.
Advent III: God's judgement of love with the Reverend Dr James Hawkey
Explore Mary's Magnificat and what her prophetic words tell us about the great and mighty wonder of God's love.
Advent IV: God's faithfulness to us with the Reverend Helena Bickley-Percival
Learn about the meaning of Zechariah's prophecy, and how God remains faithful to us even when we doubt.
Christmas Day: The Beginning of Everything
Merry Christmas from Westminster Abbey! In this reflection, the Dean of Westminster explores the good news of Jesus' birth through the Gospel of John.
Christmas 1: God of refuge
The Reverend Canon Mark Birch explores the story of the Holy Family's flight into Egypt, and God's all-embracing welcome.
Feast of the Epiphany: Gifts of the Magi
The Reverend Dr James Hawkey explores the gifts the Magi brought to Jesus, and asks what we might lay at Christ's feet in this new year.
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