Advent I Reflection: Looking Back and Looking Forward

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

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Advent I Reflection: Looking Back and Looking Forward is an episode from Westminster Abbey by Westminster Abbey.

This episode is 4:19 long.

This episode was published on Nov 30, 2025.

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