Westminster Abbey Podcasts
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Sinopsis
Sermons from Westminster Abbey and lectures on issues of faith, ethics, politics and public policy-making from the Westminster Abbey Institute.
Episodios
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Abbeycast - A podcast for Candlemas
02/02/2021 Duración: 19minThis 19 minute service includes prayers, a reading, an address, music and a blessing, recorded this week in the Abbey’s magnificent Lady Chapel. Introduced by the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster Address by the Reverend Mark Birch, Minor Canon and Precentor Reader: Janet Hoyle Introduction: The Dean Reading: Luke 2: 22-40 Janet Hoyle Address: The Reverend Mark Birch Anthem: Nunc Dimittis, Stanford in A Prayers and Blessing: The Dean Music: Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records). This podcast was recorded with all contributors observing social distancing.
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Abbeycast - A podcast for the Feast of the Epiphany of The Lord
06/01/2021 Duración: 14minA podcast from Westminster Abbey on the Feast of the Epiphany of The Lord. This 14 minute service includes a reading, an address and music, recorded this week at the crib. Introduced by the Reverend Dr James Hawkey, Canon Theologian Reader: The Reverend Mark Birch, Minor Canon and Precentor Address by Canon Hawkey Introduction: Canon Hawkey Epiphany Gospel: Matthew 2: 1-12 The Reverend Mark Birch Address: Canon Hawkey Anthem: Jonathan Dove, The Three Kings Music: Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records). This podcast was recorded with all contributors observing social distancing.
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Abbeycast - A podcast for Advent Sunday
29/11/2020 Duración: 19minThis 19 minute service includes prayers, a reading, an address, music and a blessing, recorded this week at the two Jesse Trees, made by the sculptor Benno Elkan, and representing scenes from the Old and New Testaments. Introduced by the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster Address by the Reverend Mark Birch, Minor Canon and Precentor Reader: Carol Hawkey Introduction: The Dean Reading: Mark 13: 24-37 Carol Hawkey Address: The Reverend Mark Birch Anthem: Francisco Guerrero Canite Tuba Prayers and Blessing: The Dean Hymn: Lo, He comes with clouds descending Music: Recorded earlier this week in the Abbey by the Choir of Westminster Abbey and conducted by James O’Donnell. This podcast was recorded with all contributors observing social distancing.
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Abbeycast - A podcast from Westminster Abbey for the Feast of Christ the King
22/11/2020 Duración: 16minA podcast from Westminster Abbey for the Feast of Christ the King. This 16 minute service includes an introit, prayers, a reading, an address, music and a blessing, recorded this week on the Abbey's magnificent Cosmati pavement in front of the High Altar. Introduced by the Reverend Dr James Hawkey, Canon Theologian Address by the Reverend Mark Birch, Minor Canon and Precentor Reader: David Fugurally, Department for Education, Fellow of Westminster Abbey Institute Introit: Sergei Rachmaninoff To thee, O Lord Introduction: Canon Hawkey Reading: Matthew 25: 31–46 David Fugurally Address: The Reverend Mark Birch Anthem: Benjamin Britten Hymn of St Columba Prayers and Blessing: Canon Hawkey Music: Recorded earlier this week in the Abbey by the Choir of Westminster Abbey and conducted by James O’Donnell. This podcast was recorded with all contributors observing social distancing.
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Abbeycast - A podcast for ‘The Parable of the Talents’
15/11/2020 Duración: 15minA podcast from Westminster Abbey on ‘The Parable of the Talents’. This 15 minute service includes prayers, a reading, an address, music and a blessing, recorded this week in the Abbey's magnificent Nave. Introduced by the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster Address by the Reverend Dr James Hawkey, Canon Theologian Reader: The Reverend Tricia Hillas, Chaplain to the Speaker, Priest Vicar of Westminster Abbey Introduction: The Dean Reading: Matthew 25: 14–30 The Reverend Tricia Hillas Address: Canon Hawkey Anthem: John Ireland Ex ore innocentium Prayers and Blessing: The Dean Music: Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records). This podcast was recorded with all contributors observing social distancing.
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Cerys Matthews reads from a letter
11/11/2020 Duración: 01minCerys Matthews reads from a letter written by a widow after attending the burial of the Unknown Warrior at the Centenary of the Burial of the Unknown Warrior on Wednesday 11th November 2020.
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Simon Armitage reads his poem, 'The Bed'
11/11/2020 Duración: 02minSimon Armitage CBE, Poet Laureate, reads his own composition, ‘The Bed’ at the Centenary of the Burial of the Unknown Warrior on Wednesday 11th November 2020.
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Boris Johnson, Prime Minister's reading
11/11/2020 Duración: 43sThe Right Honourable Boris Johnson MP, Prime Minister, reads an extract from the diary of a blind veteran who attended the burial of the Unknown Warrior.
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HRH The Prince of Wales reading
11/11/2020 Duración: 01minThe Prince of Wales read John 15: 12–17 at the Centenary of the Burial of the Unknown Warrior on Wednesday 11th November 2020.
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Archbishop of Canterbury Sermon
11/11/2020 Duración: 05minThe Sermon given by the Archbishop of Canterbury at the Centenary of the Burial of the Unknown Warrior on Wednesday 11th November 2020.
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Abbeycast - A podcast for Remembrance Sunday
08/11/2020 Duración: 16minA podcast from Westminster Abbey on Remembrance Sunday. This 17-minute service includes prayers, a reading, an address, music and a blessing, recorded this week at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior. Led by the Reverend Canon Dr James Hawkey, Canon Theologian Address by the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster Reader: Canon Hawkey Introduction: Canon Hawkey Reading: John 15: 9-13 Canon Hawkey Address: The Dean Anthem: Herbert Howells Take him, earth, for cherishing Prayers and Blessing: Canon Hawkey Music: Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records). This podcast was recorded with all contributors observing social distancing.
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Abbeycast - ‘A podcast for All Souls’ Day’
04/11/2020 Duración: 26minA podcast from Westminster Abbey on the feast of All Souls’ Day. This twenty six minute service includes prayers, a reading, a sermon, music and a blessing, recorded this week and includes extracts from a Sung Eucharist held in the Abbey to mark All Souls' Day on Monday. Introduced by the Reverend Mark Birch, Minor Canon and Precentor Reader: Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex Sermon by the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster Introduction: The Reverend Mark Birch Reading: Romans 5: 5-1 The Countess of Wessex Sermon: The Dean Music: The Introit and Kyrie from the Durufle Requiem Prayers: The Revd Dr Sarah Archer, Ambassador for Loss and HOPE - equipping the Church to help the bereaved. Their main resource is The Bereavement Journey. Blessing: The Reverend Mark Birch Music: Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records). This podcast was recorded with all contributors observing social distancing.
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Abbeycast - ‘St Edward – King and Confessor’: A podcast for the Feast of the Translation of St Edward
13/10/2020 Duración: 16minA podcast from Westminster Abbey on the Feast of the Translation of St Edward. This 16 minute service includes prayers, a reading, an address, music and a blessing, recorded this week in the Abbey's magnificent shrine of St Edward the Confessor. Introduced by the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster Address by the Reverend Canon Dr James Hawkey, Canon Theologian Reader: Simrin Rahman, a student at Harris Westminster Sixth Form Introduction: The Dean Reading: Matthew 20: 20-28 Simrin Rahman Address: Canon Hawkey Anthem: Bruckner Os iusti meditabitur Prayers and Blessing: The Dean Music: Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records). This podcast was recorded with all contributors observing social distancing.
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Abbeycast - 'Angels ascending and descending’: A podcast for St Michael and All Angels
29/09/2020 Duración: 16minA podcast from Westminster Abbey on the feast of St Michael and All Angels. This 16 minute service includes prayers, a reading, an address, music and a blessing, recorded this week in the Abbey's magnificent 16th-century Lady Chapel. Introduced by the Reverend Mark Birch, Minor Canon and Precentor Address by the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster Reader: Bryony Strickland Introduction: The Reverend Mark Birch Reading: John 1: 47–end: Bryony Strickland Address: The Dean Anthem: Tippett Plebs angelica Prayers and Blessing: The Reverend Mark Birch Music: Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records). This podcast was recorded with all contributors observing social distancing.
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Abbeycast: Holy is his name - A podcast to celebrate the 75th anniversary of VJ Day, and the Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary
15/08/2020 Duración: 23minA podcast to celebrate the 75th anniversary of VJ Day, and the Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary. On VJ Day the Abbey joined national celebrations by holding services on 15th and 16th August 1945 which were attended by great numbers of people. A service of prayers, reading, address, music and blessing recorded this week in the Chapel of the Holy Name. Introduced by the Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle Address by the Reverend Canon Dr James Hawkey, Canon Theologian Reader: The Right Reverend Augustine Naoaki Kobayashi, Bishop of Kobe, Anglican Church in Japan. Introduction: The Dean Reading: Luke 1: 46-55 (Bishop Kobayashi) Address: Canon Hawkey Anthem: Gerald Finzi Magnificat Prayers: Captain Kathryn Leworthy Blessing: The Dean Music: Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records).
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A contemplation of Hope
13/07/2020 Duración: 13minA lecture given by Jenny McCarthy, a journalist and author who grew up in Northern Ireland and now lives in London. Part of Hope, Westminster Abbey Institute’s 2020 spring programme.
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What is Hope?
07/07/2020 Duración: 36minA lecture given by James Hawkey, Canon Theologian of Westminster Abbey. Dr Hawkey is a fellow of Clare College, Cambridge, and a visiting lecturer at King’s College London. Part of Hope, Westminster Abbey Institute’s 2020 spring programme.
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Abbeycast: Come unto me - A podcast for the fourth Sunday after Trinity
05/07/2020 Duración: 19minA podcast on the fourth Sunday after Trinity marking the re-opening of the Abbey for public worship - the final episode in our series of Sunday worship podcasts produced during lockdown. Worship podcasts will be produced for feast days and major anniversaries from now on. Please subscribe to be notified of releases. A service of prayers, reading, address, music and blessing recorded this week in the nave of the Abbey. Introduced by the Reverend Mark Birch, Minor Canon and Precentor Address by the Reverend Canon Dr James Hawkey, Canon Theologian Reader: Dr Mariama Ifode-Blease, Queen’s Almsman Introduction: Canon Hawkey Reading: Matthew 11: 16–19, 25–30 Dr Mariama Ifode-Blease Address: Canon Hawkey Anthem: Edward Elgar O Hearken thou Prayers and Blessing: The Reverend Mark Birch Music: Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permission of Hyperion Records). This podcast was recorded with all contributors observing social distancing.
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Abbeycast: Tu es Petrus - A podcast for St Peter’s Day
29/06/2020 Duración: 15minSaint Peter is the Abbey’s patron saint, and on St Peter’s Day the Collegiate Body and wider Abbey community would usually be celebrating with a Festal Eucharist. This year we mark St Peter’s Day with a special podcast which includes a reading by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal. This episode reflects on the Abbey’s dedication to St Peter, and on the inspiration St Peter offers us in the life of faith. A 15-minute service of prayers, reading, address, music and blessing recorded this week in the Sacrarium in front of the statue of St Peter by the High Altar. Introduced by The Reverend Canon Dr James Hawkey, Canon Theologian Address by the Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle Reader: Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal Introduction: Canon Hawkey Reading: Matthew 16: 13–19 HRH The Princess Royal Address: The Dean Anthem: Palestrina Tu es Petrus Prayers and Blessing: Canon Hawkey Music: Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (with kind permis
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Abbeycast: The Rewards of Hospitality - A podcast for Third Sunday after Trinity
28/06/2020 Duración: 20minThe Rule of St Benedict tells us to offer hospitality as if we were entertaining Christ. Recorded in the monastic ‘Cellarium’, which is now a café, this podcast considers themes of welcome and hospitality, as lockdown begins to ease, and places of hospitality begin to re-open. But what do we gain by being hospitable to one another? Perhaps, quite literally, everything. A 20-minute service of prayers, reading, address, music and blessing recorded this week. Introduced by the Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle Address by The Reverend Mark Birch, Minor Canon and Precentor Reader: Major General Christopher Ghika, General Officer Commanding London District and Major General Commanding the Household Division Introduction: The Dean Reading: Matthew 10: 40-42 Major General Christopher Ghika Address: The Reverend Mark Birch Anthem: Sir William Harris Strengthen ye thy weak hands Prayers and Blessing: The Dean Music: Performed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey conducted by James O’Donnell (