Advent & Christmas Reflections

Advent & Christmas Reflections

Read, watch or listen to reflections from Westminster Abbey to help you spend time with God during this busy season.

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Advent II: What are we hoping for? with The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle

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

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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Advent I: Looking Back and Looking Forward with the Reverend Canon Mark Birch

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

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

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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