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Gospel in Art

Today's Gospel in Art.


Gospel in Art: Jesus' mother, his brothers and sisters stood outside

King Charles I  and His Family,  by Anthony van Dyck ,  1632 © Queen's Gallery, Windsor Castle

Gospel of 21 July 2026 Matthew 12:46-50 At that time: While Jesus was still speaking to the people, behold, his mother and his brothers and sisters stood outside, asking to speak to him. But he replied to the man who told him, 'Who is my mother, and who are my brothers and sisters?' And stretching out his hand towards his disciples, he said, 'Here are my mother and my brothers and sisters! For who... Read More


Gospel in Art: Saint Apollinaris, Bishop, Martyr

Mosaic of Saint Apollinaris, 6th century, © Sant'Apollinare in Classe, Ravenna

Gospel of 20 July 2026 Matthew 12:38-42 At that time: Some of the scribes and Pharisees answered Jesus, saying, 'Teacher, we wish to see a sign from you.' But he answered them, 'An evil and adulterous generation seeks for a sign, but no sign will be given to it except the sign of the prophet Jonah. For just as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the great sea creature, so will th... Read More


Gospel in Art: So when the plants came up

Garden (From Regia Carmina di Convenevole da Prato),  by Pacino di Buonaguida, 1340 © British Library

Gospel of 19 July 2026 Matthew 13:24-30 At that time: Jesus put another parable before the crowd, saying, 'The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field, but while his men were sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat and went away. So when the plants came up and bore grain, then the weeds appeared also. And the servants of the master of the house ... Read More


Gospel in Art: A smouldering wick he will not quench

Still Life with Lighted Candle,  painted by Pieter Claesz, 1627,  Oil on panel © Mauritshuis, The Hague, Netherlands.

Gospel of 18 July 2026 Matthew 12:14-21 At that time: The Pharisees went out and conspired against him, how to destroy him. Jesus, aware of this, withdrew from there. And many followed him, and he healed them all and ordered them not to make him known. This was to fulfil what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah: 'Behold, my servant whom I have chosen, my beloved with whom my soul is well pleased. I w... Read More


Gospel in Art: "I desire mercy, and not sacrifice"

Compass dial,  Made by 'C Stedman London',  1700 © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection

Gospel of 17 July 2026 Matthew 12:1-8 At that time Jesus went through the cornfields on the Sabbath. His disciples were hungry, and they began to pluck ears of corn and to eat. But when the Pharisees saw it, they said to him, 'Look, your disciples are doing what is not lawful to do on the Sabbath.' He said to them, 'Have you not read what David did when he was hungry, and those who were with him: ... Read More


Gospel in Art: Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Our Lady of Mount Carmel with St Simon Stock, St Teresa of Avila, St Albert of Vercelli, Prophet Elijah and Souls in Purgatory, by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, 1745,  © Pinacoteca of Brera / Photographed by Fabian Fröhlich

Gospel of 16 July 2026 Matthew 11:28-30 At that time: Jesus declared, 'Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.' Reflection on the painting Today we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Our Lad... Read More


Video: Lamb of God

Lamb of God, Agnus Dei, by Francisco de Zubarán 1635, © Prado Museum, Madrid

Christian Art's latest video follows Fr Patrick van der Vorst as he explores one of Christianity's richest and most enduring symbols: the Lamb of God. Beginning with Francisco de Zurbarán's Agnus Dei at the National Gallery, he uncovers how the image of a bound lamb points to Christ's sacrifice. Travelling to Wintershall to encounter newborn lambs, he reflects on their innocence and gentleness be... Read More


Gospel in Art: Saint Bonaventure, Bishop, Doctor

St Bonaventure receiving the Habit from St Francis by Francisco de Herrera the Elder, 1628 ©Museo Nacional del Prado, Madrid

Gospel of 15 July 2026 Matthew 23:8-12 At that time: Jesus said to his disciples, 'You are not to be called rabbi, for you have one teacher, and you are all brothers and sisters. And call no man your father on earth, for you have one Father, who is in heaven. Neither be called instructors, for you have one instructor, the Christ. The greatest among you shall be your servant. Whoever exalts himself... Read More


Gospel in Art: Jesus began to denounce the cities

L'Indifférent, by Antoine Watteau, 1710 © Louvre Museum, Paris

Gospel of 14 July 2026 Matthew 11:20-24 At that time: Jesus began to denounce the cities where most of his mighty works had been done, because they did not repent. 'Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. But I tell you, it will be more bearable on the day of judgemen... Read More


Gospel in Art: Whoever gives these little ones even a cup of cold water...

Glass of Water and Coffeepot by Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin, 1761 © Carnegie Museum of Art, Howard A Noble Fund

Gospel of 13 July 2026 Matthew 10:34-11:1 At that time: Jesus instructed his Apostles: 'Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace, but a sword. For I have come to set a man against his father, and a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. And a person's enemies will be those of his own household. Whoever loves fa... Read More


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

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