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Sermons, services and reflections from Westminster Abbey and lectures on issues of faith, ethics, politics and public policy-making from the Westminster Abbey Institute.

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Sermons, services and reflections from Westminster Abbey and lectures on issues of faith, ethics, politics and public policy-making from the Westminster Abbey Institute.

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11: An Easter Sunday Reflection

4/20/2025
The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster, reflects on the meaning of Easter, and how Jesus Christ's resurrection shows us what it means to be perfectly human. Join us in the observance of Easter Day, wherever you are, through online resources and streamed services. Find out more at: https://westminster-abbey.org/easter/

Duration:00:05:55

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10: A Holy Saturday Reflection

4/19/2025
Today, the Church sits in silence, remembering Christ's body being laid in the tomb. The Reverend Catherine Williams considers the meaning of this day of prayer and reflection. We welcome Catherine Williams - an Anglican priest, spiritual director, and writer - as a guest contributor to our reflections throughout this season. Join us in the observance of Holy Week, wherever you are, through online resources and streamed services. Find out more at: https://westminster-abbey.org/easter/

Duration:00:04:52

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8: A Good Friday Reflection

4/18/2025
Why is Good Friday good? The Reverend Dr Ishaya Anthony, Commonwealth Theologian at Westminster Abbey, reflects on Jesus' death. Join us in the observance of Holy Week, wherever you are, through online resources and streamed services. Find out more at: https://westminster-abbey.org/easter/

Duration:00:07:24

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8: A Maundy Thursday Reflection

4/17/2025
The Reverend Catherine Williams considers the meaning of Jesus washing his disciples’ feet on Maundy Thursday in this Holy Week reflection. We welcome Catherine Williams - an Anglican priest, spiritual director, and writer - as a guest contributor to our reflections throughout this season. The Reverend Helena Bickley-Percival, Minor Canon and Sacrist at the Abbey, reflects on the Arma Christi, the symbols of Christ’s passion, on the High Altar’s Lenten array. Join us in the observance of Holy Week, wherever you are, through online resources and streamed services. Find out more at: https://westminster-abbey.org/easter/

Duration:00:07:23

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7: A Palm Sunday Reflection

4/13/2025
The Reverend Helena Bickley-Percival, Minor Canon and Sacrist at the Abbey, reflects on the Arma Christi, the symbols of Christ’s passion, on the High Altar’s Lenten array. Join us in the observance of Holy Week, wherever you are, through online resources and streamed services. Find out more at: https://westminster-abbey.org/easter/

Duration:00:05:31

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6: Repentance as Self-Examination

4/6/2025
The Reverend Catherine Williams reflects on Jesus and Mary’s interaction at Bethany, as we move towards Holy Week and the events of Christ’s passion and death. We welcome Catherine Williams - an Anglican priest, spiritual director, and writer - as a guest contributor to our reflections throughout this season. Join us in the observance of the Lenten season, wherever you are, through online resources and streamed services. Find out more at: https://westminster-abbey.org/lent

Duration:00:05:00

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5: Repentance for a New Life

3/30/2025
The Reverend Dr James Hawkey, Canon Theologian and Almoner at the Abbey, examines Jesus’ beloved parable of the prodigal son, with its reminder of the new life that repentance can bring. Join us in the observance of the Lenten season, wherever you are, through online resources and streamed services. Find out more at: https://westminster-abbey.org/lent Receive these reflections and more in your inbox each week: https://westminster-abbey.org/subscribe

Duration:00:06:28

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9: Growing through Repentance

3/23/2025
The Reverend Catherine Williams discovers the meaning of Jesus' parable of the fig tree, and how we grow in faith through our repentance. We welcome The Reverend Catherine Williams - an Anglican priest, spiritual director, and writer - as a guest contributor to our reflections throughout this season.

Duration:00:05:13

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3: Repentance Made Possible

3/16/2025
The Reverend Mark Birch discovers how our repentance is made possible through Jesus, bringing us closer to God. Join us in the observance of the Lenten season, wherever you are, through online resources and streamed services. Find out more at: https://westminster-abbey.org/lent Receive these reflections and more in your inbox each week: https://westminster-abbey.org/subscribe

Duration:00:04:12

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2: Entering the Wilderness in Lent

3/9/2025
Explore Jesus' journey through the wilderness, and how this inspires our Lenten journey of repentance. We welcome The Reverend Catherine Williams - an Anglican priest, spiritual director, and writer - as a guest contributor to our reflections throughout this season. Join us in the observance of the Lenten season, wherever you are, through online resources and streamed services. Find out more at: https://westminster-abbey.org/lent Receive these reflections and more in your inbox each week: https://westminster-abbey.org/subscribe

Duration:00:06:00

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1: An Ash Wednesday Reflection

3/5/2025
Join The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster, as he explores the significance of Ash Wednesday, and how it helps us enter into the season of Lent.

Duration:00:04:34

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8: Feast of the Epiphany Reflection: God made manifest

1/5/2025
Join The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster, on the Feast of the Epiphany of Our Lord, as he explores why Christ’s birth matters. Listen to his reflection and find out more about Advent and Christmas at Westminster Abbey at: https://www.westminster-abbey.org/worship-music/services-times/advent-and-christmas/

Duration:00:05:11

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7: Feast of the Holy Name : God who is revealed to us by name

1/1/2025
Discover how the Feast of the Holy Name and the Abbey's Islip Chapel are connected, in this reflection from The Reverend Canon James Hawkey. Listen to his reflection and find out more about Advent and Christmas at Westminster Abbey at: https://www.westminster-abbey.org/worship-music/services-times/advent-and-christmas/

Duration:00:04:54

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6: A Reflection for the First Sunday of Christmas: God who is being revealed to us

12/29/2024
Ponder the meaning of young Jesus' teaching in the temple with The Reverend Amanda Bourne in a reflection for the First Sunday of Christmas. Listen to her reflection and find out more about Advent and Christmas at Westminster Abbey at: https://www.westminster-abbey.org/worship-music/services-times/advent-and-christmas/

Duration:00:05:24

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5: Christmas Day Reflection: God who dwells with us

12/25/2024
Hear the good news of Christ's coming with The Very Reverend David Hoyle in this Christmas Day Reflection from Westminster Abbey. Listen to his reflection and find out more about Advent and Christmas at Westminster Abbey at: https://www.westminster-abbey.org/Advent/

Duration:00:05:01

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4: Advent Reflection 4: God who has promised

12/22/2024
Explore Elizabeth and Mary's response to God's promise with The Reverend Canon Jamie Hawkey on this Fourth Sunday of Advent. Listen to his reflection and find out more about Advent and Christmas at Westminster Abbey at: https://www.westminster-abbey.org/Advent/

Duration:00:05:04

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3: Advent Reflection 3: God who keeps faith for ever

12/15/2024
Join The Reverend Helena Bickley-Percival as she explores the psalm, reminding us of why we should 'rejoice in the Lord always'. Listen to her reflection and find out more about Advent and Christmas at Westminster Abbey at: https://www.westminster-abbey.org/Advent/

Duration:00:03:47

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2: Advent Reflection 2: God who wants to be known

12/8/2024
"God wants to be known in history" says The Reverend Canon Mark Birch, as he reflects on the Luke's gospel for the Second Sunday of Advent. Listen to his reflection and find out more about Advent and Christmas at Westminster Abbey at: https://www.westminster-abbey.org/Advent/

Duration:00:04:04

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1: Advent Reflection 1: What are we expecting?

12/1/2024
Listen as The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster, reflects on Luke’s gospel passage as we begin Advent and the new church year.

Duration:00:04:22

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5: Hymns as Poetry: Charles Wesley’s Rejoice, the Lord is King

11/23/2024
Hear staff from Westminster Abbey as they reflect on the context and the meaning of popular Christian hymns and anthems that came from poetry. In this episode, The Reverend Amanda Bourne gives a potted history and a personal reflection about the celebratory hymn Rejoice, the Lord is King. Listen to the full track, and the rest of the album recorded by the Choir of Westminster Abbey. These episodes are part of the Voice and Verse season. Join us in October and November as we celebrate the power of words and stories penned by historic and emerging poets.

Duration:00:06:13