Westminster Abbey

Westminster Abbey

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

  • 5 minutes 55 seconds
    11: An Easter Sunday Reflection
    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/
    20 April 2025, 8:00 am
  • 4 minutes 52 seconds
    10: A Holy Saturday Reflection
    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/
    19 April 2025, 8:00 am
  • 7 minutes 24 seconds
    8: A Good Friday Reflection
    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/
    18 April 2025, 8:00 am
  • 7 minutes 23 seconds
    8: A Maundy Thursday Reflection
    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/
    17 April 2025, 8:00 am
  • 5 minutes 31 seconds
    7: A Palm Sunday Reflection
    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/
    13 April 2025, 8:00 am
  • 5 minutes
    6: Repentance as Self-Examination
    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
    6 April 2025, 8:00 am
  • 6 minutes 28 seconds
    5: Repentance for a New Life
    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 
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    30 March 2025, 8:00 am
  • 5 minutes 13 seconds
    4: Growing through Repentance
    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.
    23 March 2025, 9:00 am
  • 4 minutes 12 seconds
    3: Repentance Made Possible
    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
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    16 March 2025, 9:00 am
  • 6 minutes
    2: Entering the Wilderness in Lent
    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
    9 March 2025, 9:00 am
  • 4 minutes 34 seconds
    1: An Ash Wednesday Reflection
    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. 
    5 March 2025, 9:00 am
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