As Advent unfolds, John the Baptist emerges to confront us with a challenge and to point us to next steps on the journey. The question he asks us today, is the same as he asked in his lifetime; how are you preparing to celebrate the coming of Jesus? Today’s reflection is written and read by Simon Thomas, author, podcaster, and ex-Blue Peter & Sky Sports presenter.

As Advent unfolds, John the Baptist emerges to confront us with a challenge and to point us to next steps on the journey. The question he asks us today, is the same as he asked in his lifetime; how are you preparing to celebrate the coming of Jesus? Today’s reflection is written and read by Simon Thomas, author, podcaster, and ex-Blue Peter & Sky Sports presenter.

As Advent unfolds, John the Baptist emerges to confront us with a challenge and to point us to next steps on the journey. The question he asks us today, is the same as he asked in his lifetime; how are you preparing to celebrate the coming of Jesus? Today’s reflection is written and read by Simon Thomas, author, podcaster, and ex-Blue Peter &amp; Sky Sports presenter.

2. The Second Sunday of Advent: The Way of Hope

Comfort and Joy invites us to hear again the message of the angels – good news of God’s unfailing love for a world that is weary and hurting.

Taking inspiration from a traditional carol service, Comfort and Joy features weekly reflections throughout Advent, and daily reflections from Christmas day to the second of January, from Kate Bottley, Jonathan Bryan, Bob Chilcot, Martha Collison, Stephen Cottrell, Guli Francis-Dehqani, Chine McDonald, Sally Phillips and Justin Welby.

Beginning on Advent Sunday, each episode explores a Bible reading and a familiar carol, encouraging us to look with fresh eyes at how the timeless truth of Christmas might shape our lives in these extraordinary times.

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Comfort and Joy invites us to hear again the message of the angels – good news of God’s unfailing love for a world that is weary and hurting. Taking inspiration from a traditional carol service, Comfort and Joy features weekly reflections throughout Advent, and daily reflections from Christmas day to the second of January, from Kate Bottley, Jonathan Bryan, Bob Chilcot, Martha Collison, Stephen Cottrell, Guli Francis-Dehqani, Chine McDonald, Sally Phillips and Justin Welby. Beginning on Advent Sunday, each episode explores a Bible reading and a familiar carol, encouraging us to look with fresh eyes at how the timeless truth of Christmas might shape our lives in these extraordinary times.

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