Starting on the First Sunday of Advent, 'Wave of Hope' offers 25 short multimedia reflections for the season - one a day - as our contributors share a moment in 2025 that has led them to a place of hope.
Also in Advent
St Matthew's Gospel >You can watch the reflections, day-by-day, using our Advent Calendar. If you want more details on the contributor or a transcript of their reflection, use the pages below the calendar.
30 November – First Sunday of Advent. Our first 'Wave of Hope' reflection for Advent comes from Fr Issa Thaljieh, a Greek Orthodox priest from the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem.
