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Gospel in Art

Today's Gospel in Art.


Gospel in Art: Second Sunday of Advent

John the Baptist, by Alexandre Cabanel (1823-1889). Painted in 1849. Oil on canvas © Musée Fabre, Montpellier, France

Gospel of 7 December 2025 Matthew 3:1-12 In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, 'Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.' For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah when he said, 'The voice of one crying in the wilderness: "Prepare the way of the Lord; make his paths straight." ' Now John wore a garment of camel's hair and a leather belt round ... Read More


Gospel in Art: Saint Nicholas, Bishop

Saint Nicholas Saves Three Innocents from Death, by Ilya Repin, 1888 © State Russian Museum, Saint Petersburg, Russia / Alamy

Gospel of 6 December 2025 Matthew 9:35-10:1, 5a, 6-8 At that time: Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every infirmity. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, 'The harv... Read More


Gospel in Art: Two blind men followed Jesus

Jesus healing a blind man,  Cathedral of Our Lady of Chartres, by Pierre Legros, 1683, carved limestone  © Alamy

Gospel of 5 December 2025 Matthew 9:27-31 At that time: As Jesus passed on from Capernaum, two blind men followed him, crying aloud, 'Have mercy on us, Son of David.' When he entered the house, the blind men came to him, and Jesus said to them, 'Do you believe that I am able to do this?' They said to him, 'Yes, Lord.' Then he touched their eyes, saying, 'According to your faith be it done to you.'... Read More


Gospel in Art: Saint John Damascene, Priest, Doctor

Saint John of Damascus, Engraving by André Thevet (1504-1590), Issued circa 1590 © Christian Art

Gospel of 4 December 2025 Matthew 7:21, 24-27 At that time: Jesus said to his disciples: 'Not everyone who says to me, "Lord, Lord", will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 'Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds bl... Read More


Gospel in Art: Saint Francis Xavier, Priest

Virgin Mary with Infant Jesus and Her 15 Mysteries, with Ignatius of Loyola and Francis Xavier, by Unknown Japanese artist, 17th C (Azuchi-Momoyama period)  © Kyoto University Museum, Japan

Gospel of 3 December 2025 Mark 16:15-20 At that time: Jesus appeared to the Eleven and he said to them, 'Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation. Whoever believes and is baptised will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. And these signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons; they will speak in new tongues; they will ... Read More


Gospel in Art: Blessed are the eyes that see what you see!

Trust in Jesus, Painting by Yongsung Kim, 2019,  Oil on canvas  © Yongsung Kim, all rights reserved

Gospel of 2 December 2025 Luke 10:21-24 In that same hour Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, '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 who the Son is except the Fat... Read More


Gospel in Art: Lord, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof

Sense of Entitlement by Joanna Braithwaite, 2016 © Martin Browne Contemporary, Sydney

Gospel of 1 December 2025 Matthew 8:5-11 At that time: When Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came forward to him, appealing to him, 'Lord, my servant is lying paralysed at home, suffering terribly.' And he said to him, 'I will come and heal him.' But the centurion replied, 'Lord, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof, but only say the word, and my servant will be healed. For I too... Read More


Gospel in Art: First Sunday of Advent

Weihnachts-Kalender, Im Lande des Christkinds,   drawn and issued by Richard Ernst Kepler,  Colour print on cardboard paper,  Issued in 1903

Gospel of 30 November 2025 Matthew 24:37-44 At that time: Jesus said to his disciples: 'For as were the days of Noah, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day when Noah entered the ark, and they were unaware until the flood came and swept them all away, so will be the coming of the S... Read More


Gospel in Art: A sword will pierce through your own soul also

The Seven Sorrows of the Virgin, from Prayer Book of Cardinal Albrecht of Brandenburg, by Simon Bening, 1525-1530 © Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Gospel of 29 November 2025 Luke 2:27-35 At that time: Simeon came in the Spirit into the Temple, and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the Law, he took him up in his arms and blessed God and said, 'Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation that you have prepared in the pre... Read More


Gospel in Art: As soon as the trees come out to leaf, you know Summer is near

The Pine Tree at Saint Tropez, by Paul Signac © Pushkin Museum, Moscow / Wikimedia Commons

Gospel of 28 November 2025 Luke 21:29-33 At that time: Jesus told his disciples a parable: 'Look at the fig tree, and all the trees. As soon as they come out in leaf, you see for yourselves and know that the summer is already near. So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near. Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all has taken p... Read More


Gospel in Art: There will be signs in sun and moon and stars

The Creation of Sun, Moon and stars San Marco, Venice, 1215-1235  narthex, mosaic tesserae  ©Christian Art

Gospel of 27 November 2025 Luke 21:20-28 At that time: Jesus said to his disciples, 'When you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation has come near. Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, and let those who are inside the city depart, and let not those who are out in the country enter it, for these are days of vengeance, to fulfil all that is written. Alas ... Read More


Gospel in Art: Saint Catherine of Alexandria, Virgin, Martyr

Saint Catherine of Alexandria, by Caravaggio, 1598-99 © Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Madrid

Gospel of 25 November 2025 Luke 21:5-11 At that time: While some were speaking of the Temple, how it was adorned with noble stones and offerings, Jesus said, 'As for these things that you see, the days will come when there will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down.' And they asked him, 'Teacher, when will these things be, and what will be the sign when these things ... Read More


Gospel in Art: The Spirit of your Father will be speaking through you

Lessons of Hearing, Photograph 2021 by © Laura Makabresku artist

Gospel of 24 November 2025 Matthew 10:17-22 At that time: Jesus instructed his Apostles: '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 they deliver you over, do not be anxious how you are to speak or what you are to say, for what you are ... Read More


Gospel in Art: Solemnity of Christ the King

Crucifix, with corpus featuring Christ the King, Made in Castile-León, Spain, Sculpted 1150-1200 © Metropolitan Museum New York

Gospel of 23 November 2025 Luke 23:35-43 At that time: The rulers scoffed at Jesus, saying, 'He saved others; let him save himself, if he is the Christ of God, his Chosen One!' The soldiers also mocked him, coming up and offering him sour wine and saying, 'If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself!' There was also an inscription over him, 'This is the King of the Jews.' One of the criminals w... Read More

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