
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

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.
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.
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