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Gospel in Art

Today's Gospel in Art.


Gospel in Art: A sower went out to sow

The Broken Flower Pot,  by Jan Verhas,  1876   © The Bruce Museum, Greenwich

Gospel of 12 July 2026 Matthew 13:1-9 At that time: Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the lake. And great crowds gathered about him, so that he got into a boat and sat down. And the whole crowd stood on the beach. And he told them many things in parables, saying: 'A sower went out to sow. And as he sowed, some seeds fell along the path, and the birds came and devoured them. Other seeds fe... Read More


Gospel in Art: Feast of Saint Benedict, Abbot, Co-Patron of Europe

St Benedict and the Poisoned Wine by Niccolò di Pietro,  Painted  1415-1420 © Uffizi Gallery, Florence

Gospel of 11 July 2026 Matthew 19:27-29 At that time: Peter said to Jesus, 'See, we have left everything and followed you. What, then, will we have?' Jesus said to them, 'Truly, I say to you, in the new world, when the Son of Man will sit on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. And everyone who has left houses, or broth... Read More


Gospel in Art: When they deliver you over, do not be anxious

La Douleur (Sorrow; La Madeleine),  by Paul Cézanne, painted 1868-1869 © Musée d'Orsay, Paris / Wikimedia

Gospel of 10 July 2026 Matthew 10:16-23 At that time: Jesus instructed his Apostles: 'Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. Beware of men, for they will deliver you over to councils and flog you in their synagogues, and you will be dragged before governors and kings for my sake, to bear witness before them and the Gentiles. When... Read More


Gospel in Art: Take no bag for your journey

Study of hands, Italian School, 18th century © Sotheby's London, Old Master & 19th Century Paintings Day Auction, Part II, 7 July 2023

Gospel of 9 July 2026 Matthew 10:7-15 At that time: Jesus instructed his Apostles: 'Proclaim as you go, saying, "The kingdom of heaven is at hand." Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, cast out demons. You received without paying; give without pay. Acquire no gold or silver or copper for your belts, no bag for your journey, or two tunics or sandals or a staff, for the labourer deserves h... Read More


Gospel in Art: Jesus called to him his twelve disciples

The Twelve Tribes Encamped around the Tabernacle, by Johann Christoph Weigel. Published circa 1700, Nuremberg © Alamy

Gospel of 8 July 2026 Matthew 10:1-7 At that time: Jesus called to him his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every disease and every affliction. The names of the twelve Apostles are these: first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother; Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew th... Read More


Gospel in Art: Jesus went throughout all the villages, teaching, healing,...

A Spring Cleaning, by Louis Gunnis,  for The Illustrated London News, 27 April 1889  © Christian Art

Gospel of 7 July 2026 Matthew 9:32-38 At that time: Behold, a demon-oppressed man who was mute was brought to Jesus. And when the demon had been cast out, the mute man spoke. And the crowds marvelled, saying, 'Never was anything like this seen in Israel.' But the Pharisees said, 'He casts out demons by the prince of demons.' And Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages, teaching in their ... Read More


Gospel in Art: A ruler knelt before him, and a woman touched His fringe

Mass in a Connemara Cabin by Aloysius O'Kelly, painted in 1883 © National Gallery of Ireland, on loan from the people of St Patrick's, Edinburgh

Gospel of 6 July 2026 Matthew 9:18-26 At that time: While Jesus was saying these things, behold, a ruler came in and knelt before him, saying, 'My daughter has just died, but come and lay your hand on her, and she will live.' And Jesus rose and followed him, with his disciples. And behold, a woman who had suffered from a discharge of blood for twelve years came up behind him and touched the fringe... Read More


Gospel in Art: No one knows the Son except the Father

The Dancing Couple,  by Jan Steen,  1663 © Widener Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington

Gospel of 5 July 2026 Matthew 11:25-30 At that time Jesus declared, 'I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to little children; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. All things have been handed over to me by my Father, and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except th... Read More


Gospel in Art: New wine is put into fresh wineskins

The Marriage of the Lamb, Unknown artist (English) © The J Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, Ms. Ludwig III 1, fol. 39

Gospel of 4 July 2026 Matthew 9:14-17 At that time: The disciples of John came to Jesus, saying, 'Why do we and the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not fast?' And Jesus said to them, 'Can the wedding guests mourn as long as the bridegroom is with them? The days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast. No one puts a piece of unshrunken cloth on an old ga... Read More


Gospel in Art: Feast of Saint Thomas, Apostle

Saint Thomas and Christ by Andrea del Verrocchio 1467-1483, cast bronze  © Orsanmichele Church, Florence

Gospel of 3 July 2026 John 20:24-29 Thomas, one of the Twelve, called the Twin, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, 'We have seen the Lord'. But he said to them, 'Unless I see in his hands the mark of the nails, and place my finger into the mark of the nails, and place my hand into his side, I will never believe.' Eight days later, his disciples were inside again, a... Read More


Gospel in Art: Some people brought to him a paralytic, lying on a bed

Book of Durrow, folio f.85 v  Illuminated manuscript gospel book, circa 700 AD,  ink, gold on vellum  © Library of Trinity College, Dublin

Gospel of 2 July 2026 Matthew 9:1-8 At that time: Getting into a boat Jesus crossed over and came to his own city. And behold, some people brought to him a paralytic, lying on a bed. And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, 'Take heart, my son; your sins are forgiven.' And behold, some of the scribes said to themselves, 'This man is blaspheming.' But Jesus, knowing their thoughts,... Read More


Gospel in Art: Feast of the Dedication of Westminster Cathedral

Interior of Westminster Cathedral during construction, 1902. Based on a drawing by Holland Tringham ©Walker Art Library/Alamy Stock Photo

Gospel of 1 July 2026 Luke 19:1-10 At that time: Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. And behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus. He was a chief tax collector and was rich. And he was seeking to see who Jesus was, but on account of the crowd he could not, because he was small in stature. So he ran on ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see him, for he was about to pass that way... Read More


Gospel in Art: And behold, there arose a great storm on the sea

The HMS Conway Anchor, outside the Merseyside Maritime Museum, Albert Docks, Liverpool, Merseyside, Cast iron and wood © Alamy

Gospel of 30 June 2026 Matthew 8:23-27 At that time: When Jesus got into the boat, his disciples followed him. And behold, there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep. And they went and woke him, saying, 'Save us, Lord; we are perishing.' And he said to them, 'Why are you afraid, O you of little faith?' Then he rose and rebuked the winds... Read More


Gospel in Art: Follow me

Dance (I), Paris, Boulevard des Invalides, 1909 by Henri Matisse © Museum of Modern Art, New York

Gospel of 29 June 2026 Matthew 8:18-22 At that time: When Jesus saw a crowd around him, he gave orders to go over to the other side. And a scribe came up and said to him, 'Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go.' And Jesus said to him, 'Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head.' Another of the disciples said to him, 'Lord, let me first g... Read More

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