'Of course, ‘body ‘and ‘vine’ are both metaphors, used to help us imagine a truth, the depth of dependency on each other in Christ, that we would otherwise find impossible to grasp.  Precisely how we are one body, branches of the one true vine, is deeply mysterious to us, but it is like this; like a body, like a vine.  Baptism and Holy Communion enact this spiritual truth, not just as an idea, but as something practical, physical; to do with bodies and not just our minds.'

Listen to a reflection for the Third Sunday of Lent by the Reverend Mark Birch, Canon Rector at the Abbey. 

Each week during Lent, the lectionary explores the life and work of Jesus of Nazareth from the perspective of the Gospel of John. One of the ways that John’s gospel identifies what Jesus is like is through his ‘I Am’ statements. From ‘I am the bread of life’ to ‘I am the Good Shepherd’, these seven statements help us learn who Jesus is, and what it means to follow Him as disciples. Our reflections will explore these statements throughout the forty days of this season.

'In John’s Gospel, we are reminded again and again that this Good Shepherd is not only a pastoral figure working with those in his immediate orbit around Galilee and Jerusalem – he is also the Eternal Word of the Father, the One through whom all creation came to be, whose life is the light of all people, and who shall come to be their judge. This shepherd reaches right into the heart of things, gathering us together. '

Listen to a reflection for the Second Sunday of Lent by the Reverend Dr James Hawkey, Canon Theologian and Almoner at the Abbey. 

Each week during Lent, the lectionary explores the life and work of Jesus of Nazareth from the perspective of the Gospel of John. One of the ways that John’s gospel identifies what Jesus is like is through his ‘I Am’ statements. From ‘I am the bread of life’ to ‘I am the Good Shepherd’, these seven statements help us learn who Jesus is, and what it means to follow Him as disciples. Our reflections will explore these statements throughout the forty days of this season

'Every Eucharist, we are brought face to face with this abundance that does not operate on our own terms. At the altar, we are not given what we want or a vision of God which conforms to our own devices and desires, but instead we are given the bread of life.'

Listen to a reflection for the First Sunday of Lent by the The Reverend Helena Bickley-Percival, Sacrist and Minor Canon at Westminster Abbey. 

Each week during Lent, the lectionary explores the life and work of Jesus of Nazareth from the perspective of the Gospel of John. One of the ways that John’s gospel identifies what Jesus is like is through his ‘I Am’ statements. From ‘I am the bread of life’ to ‘I am the Good Shepherd’, these seven statements help us learn who Jesus is, and what it means to follow Him as disciples. Our reflections will explore these statements throughout the forty days of this season

'Ash Wednesday, Lent begins and we think hard about our failings. Why do I keep going wrong? We think in fact about temptation and a pattern of failure. Why is it that I keep chasing after the wrong things?'

Join us for a reflection on Ash Wednesday by the Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle. 

Each week during Lent, the lectionary explores the life and work of Jesus of Nazareth from the perspective of the Gospel of John. One of the ways that John’s gospel identifies what Jesus is like is through his ‘I Am’ statements. From ‘I am the bread of life’ to ‘I am the Good Shepherd’, these seven statements help us learn who Jesus is, and what it means to follow Him as disciples. Our reflections will explore these statements throughout the forty days of this season

The Reverend James Hawkey explores the gifts the Magi brought to Jesus, and asks what we might lay at Christ's feet in this new year.  
 
This reflection for the Feast of the Epiphany is the last of a series of reflections from the seasons of Advent and Christmas. To explore other reflections from the season, visit our website at www.westminster-abbey.org/christmas/

The Reverend Canon Mark Birch explores the story of the Holy Family's flight into Egypt, and God's welcome of all.
 
 Join us during the Christmas season as we celebrate the birth of Jesus, and remember what this gift means for us and the world today. This year, clergy from Westminster Abbey have explored the 'great and mighty wonder' of God's promise through Advent and into Christmas. You're invited to continue the journey with us as we celebrate Christ's coming, and make room for him in our hearts. Discover more resources from the Abbey for your faith journey at www.westminster-abbey.org/christmas/

Merry Christmas from Westminster Abbey! In this reflection, the Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle explores the good news of Jesus' birth through the Gospel of John. 
 
 Join us during the Christmas season as we celebrate the birth of Jesus, and remember 
what this gift means for us and the world today. This year, clergy from Westminster Abbey have explored the 'great and mighty wonder' of God's promise through Advent and into Christmas. You're invited to continue the journey with us as we celebrate Christ's coming, and make room for him in our hearts. Discover more resources from the Abbey for your faith journey at www.westminster-abbey.org/christmas/

The Abbey's Sacrist, the Reverend Helena Bickley-Percival, discusses the meaning of Zechariah's prophecy, and how God remains faithful to us even when we doubt. 
 
Join us over the Advent season as we prepare ourselves for the coming of Christ at Christmas. This year, clergy from Westminster Abbey explore the 'great and mighty wonder' of God's promise through the prophet Isaiah and the Gospels. You're invited to journey with us as we examine and reorient our lives in hope in this season, looking forward to the celebration of Christmas and awaiting Jesus' promised return. Discover more resources from the Abbey for your Advent journey at www.westminster-abbey.org/advent/

The Reverend Dr James Hawkey, Canon Theologian at the Abbey, explores Mary's Magnificat and what her prophetic words tell us about the great and mighty wonder of God's love.

Join us over the Advent season as we prepare ourselves for the coming of Christ at Christmas. This year, clergy from Westminster Abbey explore the 'great and mighty wonder' of God's promise through the prophet Isaiah and the Gospels. You're invited to journey with us as we examine and reorient our lives in hope in this season, looking forward to the celebration of Christmas and awaiting Jesus' promised return. Discover more resources from the Abbey for your Advent journey at www.westminster-abbey.org/advent/

The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, talks about the traditional themes of Advent and how Isaiah helps us identify our hopes for God's future.
 
 Join us over the Advent season as we prepare ourselves for the coming of Christ at Christmas. This year, clergy from Westminster Abbey explore the 'great and mighty wonder' of God's promise through the prophet Isaiah and the Gospels. You're invited to journey with us as we examine and reorient our lives in hope in this season, looking forward to the celebration of Christmas and awaiting Jesus' promised return. Discover more resources from the Abbey for your Advent journey at www.westminster-abbey.org/advent/

Listen as the Reverend Canon Mark Birch reflects on words from the Book of Isaiah, exploring how during Advent we look back at the life of Jesus and look forward to His coming again. 

Join us over the Advent season as we prepare ourselves for the coming of Christ at Christmas. This year, clergy from Westminster Abbey explore the 'great and mighty wonder' of God's promise through the prophet Isaiah and the Gospels. You're invited to come along as we examine and reorient our lives with hope in this season, looking forward to the celebration of Christmas and awaiting Jesus' promised return. Discover more resources from the Abbey for your Advent journey at www.westminster-abbey.org/advent/