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Gospel in Art

Today's Gospel in Art.


Gospel in Art: A bruised reed he will not break

Four posters for the International Campaign to ban landmines © Shaun Fox artist, all rights reserved

Gospel of 19 July 2025 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

A Pagan Sacrifice,   by Benvenuto Tisi, called Garofalo,1526 © The National Gallery, London

Gospel of 18 July 2025 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: Come to me and I will give you rest

View of Medinet El-Fayoum by Jean-Léon Gérôme, National Gallery of Art, Washington

Gospel of 17 July 2025 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's Gospel reading reminds us that it is Jesus who first call... Read More


Gospel in Art: I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth

Roots, by Erika Pochybova-Johnson © Erika Pochybova-Johnson, all rights reserved

Gospel of 16 July 2025 Matthew 11:25-27 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 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 2025 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: I have not come to bring peace, but a sword

Steel sword,  Western European 1400 © Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Gospel of 14 July 2025 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 f... Read More


New Video: The Face of Christ

Nic Fiddian-Green

Chiselling the Divine: A British Sculptor's sacred quest. In this new video from Christian Art, Fr Patrick van der Vorst visits a London gallery where British sculptor Nic Fiddian-Green is exhibiting a body of work entitled 'The Face of Christ'. The artist, best known for his monumental sculptures-particularly his striking depictions of horses, many in public spaces in capitals across the world-ha... Read More


Gospel in Art: The Parable of the Good Samaritan

The Good Samaritan, by Maximilien Luce, 1896 © Christie's New York, 2 November 2011, lot 310

Gospel of 13 July 2025 Luke 10:25-37 At that time: Behold, a lawyer stood up to put Jesus to the test, saying, 'Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?' He said to him, 'What is written in the Law? How do you read it?' And he answered, 'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind, and your neighbour as y... Read More


Gospel in Art: Even the hairs of your head are all numbered

Le Désespéré (The Desperate Man or Desperation),  by Gustave Courbet, painted  1843 -1845 © Alamy

Gospel of 12 July 2025 Matthew 10:24-33 At that time: Jesus instructed his Apostles: 'A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master. It is enough for the disciple to be like his teacher, and the servant like his master. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebul, how much more will they malign those of his household. 'So have no fear of them, for nothing is covered... Read More


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

St Benedict and the Poisoned Wine by Niccolò di Pietro © Uffizi Gallery, Florence

Gospel of 11 July 2025 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: Acquire no gold or silver or copper

Modern Rome: Picture Gallery with Views of Rome, by Giovanni Paolo Pannini, Painted in 1757, Oil on canvas © Metropolitan Museum, New York

Gospel of 10 July 2025 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 ... Read More


Gospel in Art: These twelve Jesus sent out

Unmade Bed,  Drawing by Adolf Menzel, 1846,  black and white chalk on paper © Kupferstichkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Gospel of 9 July 2025 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: The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few

The Harvest, by Vincent Van Gogh,  painted in June 1888 © Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam

Gospel of 8 July 2025 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: My daughter has just died, but come and she will live

The Raising of Jairus' Daughter, oil on canvas painting by Gabriel Cornelius Ritter von Max,  1878 © Montreal Museum of Fine Art

Gospel of 7 July 2025 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

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