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Gospel in Art

Today's Gospel in Art.


Gospel in Art: Solemnity of The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

Vision of Margaret Mary Alacoque, by Armand Cambon, 1863 © Montauban Cathedral, Tarn et Garonne, France

Gospel of 12 June 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 t... Read More


Gospel in Art: Saint Barnabas, Apostle

Saints Paul and Barnabas in Lystra by Master of the Budapest Saints Paul and Barnabas 16th C  © Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest

Gospel of 11 June 2026 Matthew 10:7-13 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 ... Read More


Gospel in Art: I have come not to abolish the Laws, but to fulfil them

Tulip from Tulip book 1643. Some paintings in the book were by Judith Jans Leyster, but some are of unknown authorship © Frans Hals Museum, Haarlem

Gospel of 10 June 2026 Matthew 5:17-19 At that time: Jesus said to his disciples: 'Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfil them. For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished. Therefore whoever relaxes one of the least of these commandments a... Read More


Gospel in Art: A city set on a hill cannot be hidden

Nazareth,  by Charles William Meredith van de Velde, 1851 © V&A Museum, London, Purchased with assistance of National Heritage Memorial Fund, Art Fund, Shell International, Friends of V&A

Gospel of 9 June 2026 Matthew 5:13-16 At that time: Jesus said to his disciples, 'You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet. 'You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, ... Read More


Gospel in Art: Blessed are...

Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear, by Vincent van Gogh, (1853-1890) painted in 1889 © Courtauld Institute, London

Gospel of 8 June 2026 Matthew 5:1-12 At that time: Seeing the crowds, Jesus went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: 'Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are those... Read More


Gospel in Art: Solemnity of The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

The Blessing of the Wheat in Artois by Jules Breton, painted in 1857 © Musée d'Orsay, Paris

Gospel of 7 June 2026 John 6:51-58 At that time: Jesus said to the Jews, 'I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live for ever. And the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh.' The Jews then disputed among themselves, saying, 'How can this man give us his flesh to eat?' So Jesus said to them, 'Truly, truly, I say to you, unless... Read More


Gospel in Art: The poor widow came and put in two small copper coins

Escape from Criticism by Pere Borrell del Caso, 1874 oil on canvas  © Collection Banco de España, Madrid

Gospel of 6 June 2026 Mark 12:38-44 At that time: In his teaching Jesus said to the crowd, 'Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes and like greetings in the market-places, and have the best seats in the synagogues, and the places of honour at feasts, who devour widows' houses, and, for a pretence, make long prayers. They will receive the greater condemnation.' And he sat down... Read More


Gospel in Art: Saint Boniface, Bishop, Martyr

Saint Boniface Felling Donar's Oak, by Johann Michael Wittmer,  1860  © Sold Lempertz Cologne, 15 November 2014, Lot 1540, sold €34,000

Gospel of 5 June 2026 John 10:11-16 At that time: Jesus said, 'I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. He who is a hired hand and not a shepherd, who does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and flees, and the wolf snatches them and scatters them. He flees because he is a hired hand and cares nothing for the sheep. I am the good shepherd... Read More


Gospel in Art: Which commandment is the most important of all?

Castlewellan Peace Maze,  Castlewellan Forest Park, Mourne Mountains, County Down, Northern Ireland. Officially opened in 2001  © Alamy

Gospel of 4 June 2026 Mark 12:28b-34 At that time: One of the scribes came up to Jesus and asked him, 'Which commandment is the most important of all?' Jesus answered, 'The most important is, "Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength." The second is this: "... Read More


Gospel in Art: Saints Charles Lwanga and Companions, Martyrs

St Kizito being baptised by St Charles Lwanga. Stained glass at Munyonyo Martyrs Shrine, © Wikimedia

Gospel of 3 June 2026 Matthew 5:1-12 At that time: Seeing the crowds, Jesus went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: 'Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are those... Read More


Gospel in Art: Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's

First Portrait Denarius of Julius Caesar,  Jan 44 BC © Image courtesy Classical Numismatic Group

Gospel of 2 June 2026 Mark 12:13-17 At that time: They sent to Jesus some of the Pharisees and some of the Herodians, to trap him in his talk. And they came and said to him, 'Teacher, we know that you are true and do not care about anyone's opinion. For you are not swayed by appearances, but truly teach the way of God. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not? Should we pay them, or should we n... Read More


Gospel in Art: Saint Justin Martyr

A bearded Justin Martyr presenting an open book to a Roman emperor,  etching by Jacques Callot, publisher Israël Henriet, 1632-1635 © Alamy

Gospel of 1 June 2026 Matthew 5:13-19 At that time: Jesus said to his disciples, 'You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet. 'You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, ... Read More


Gospel in Art: Solemnity of The Most Holy Trinity

Holy water distribution on Holy Saturday morning, Published by La Ilustración Española y Americana, Photogravure on paper. 5 April 1876  © Alamy

Gospel of 31 May 2026 John 3:16-18 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has n... Read More


Gospel in Art: I will tell you by what authority I do these things

Devolved Parliament by Banksy,  2009 . © Banksy, Alamy, Sotheby's, Oct 2019, sold £9,879,500

Gospel of 30 May 2026 Mark 11:27-33 At that time: Jesus and his disciples came again to Jerusalem. And as he was walking in the Temple, the chief priests and the scribes and the elders came to him, and they said to him, 'By what authority are you doing these things, or who gave you this authority to do them?' Jesus said to them, 'I will ask you one question; answer me, and I will tell you by what ... Read More

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