Christian Art Podcast: Daily Gospel & Reflection
Immerse yourself in the beauty of faith and art with the Christian Art Podcast. Each day, Fr. Patrick van der Vorst, a Roman Catholic priest for the Diocese of Westminster, London and former Director at Sotheby’s London, brings the Gospel to life by pairing the daily scripture reading with a masterpiece of art. Through thoughtful reflections, we explore how these works illuminate the Word of God, deepening our spiritual journey. Join us as we connect faith and creativity, one brushstroke at a time.
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Apr 13, 2025
Apr 13, 2025
11 min
Father Patrick van der Vorst reads the Daily Gospel and Art Reflection from Christian.ArtToday's Reading: Luke 23:1-49Artwork Featured: Entry of Christ into Jerusalem,Painting by Sir Anthony van Dyck (1599-1641),Painted in 1617,Oil on canvas© Indianapolis Museum of Art, Indianapolis
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Apr 12, 2025
Apr 12, 2025
6 min
Father Patrick van der Vorst reads the Daily Gospel and Art Reflection from Christian.ArtToday's Reading: John 11:45-56Artwork Featured: Rosary,German, circa 1500–1525,Carved ivory, silver, and partially gilded mounts© Metropolitan Museum, New York
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Apr 11, 2025
Apr 11, 2025
5 min
Father Patrick van der Vorst reads the Daily Gospel and Art Reflection from Christian.ArtToday's Reading: John 10:31-42Artwork Featured: The Incredulity of Saint Thomas,Painting by Giovanni Battista Cima da Conegliano (active 1459 - about 1518),Painted circa 1502-4Oil on synthetic panel, transferred from poplar© National Gallery, London
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Apr 10, 2025
Apr 10, 2025
5 min
Father Patrick van der Vorst reads the Daily Gospel and Art Reflection from Christian.ArtToday's Reading: John 8:51-59Artwork Featured: Scenes from the Story of Abraham,An English linen needlework panel,Worked with silk thread; tent and couching stitches,Mid 17th century© Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
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Apr 9, 2025
Apr 9, 2025
7 min
Father Patrick van der Vorst reads the Daily Gospel and Art Reflection from Christian.ArtToday's Reading: John 8:31-42Artwork Featured: Freedom of Speech,Painting by Norman Rockwell (1894-1978),Painted in 1943Oil on canvas© Norman Rockwell Museum, Stockbridge, Massachusetts, United States
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Apr 8, 2025
Apr 8, 2025
6 min
Father Patrick van der Vorst reads the Daily Gospel and Art Reflection from Christian.ArtToday's Reading: John 8:21-30Artwork Featured: Carved wood Panel, depicting the Crucifixion of Jesus, flanked by the two thieves,Santa Sabina, circa 430-32Carved wood© Alamy
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Apr 7, 2025
Apr 7, 2025
5 min
Father Patrick van der Vorst reads the Daily Gospel and Art Reflection from Christian.Art
Today's Reading:
John 8:12-20
Artwork Featured:
Rejoice in His Light,Painting by Yongsung Kim (born 1973),Painted in 2018,Oil on canvas© Yongsung Kim / Havenlight
Apr 6, 2025
Apr 6, 2025
5 min
Father Patrick van der Vorst reads the Daily Gospel and Art Reflection from Christian.ArtToday's Reading: John 8:1-11Artwork Featured: Christ and the Woman Taken in Adultery,Painting by Vasily Polenov (1844-1927),Painted in 1888,Oil on canvas© The Russian Museum, Saint Petersburg, Russia
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Apr 5, 2025
Apr 5, 2025
6 min
Father Patrick van der Vorst reads the Daily Gospel and Art Reflection from Christian.ArtToday's Reading: John 7:40-52Artwork Featured: Rain of Prejudice,Painting by Aldo Muzzarelli,Executed in 2019,Acrylic, Graphite, Crayon, Canvas, Metal Leaf, Wood, Nails© Aldo Muzzarelli artist, all rights reserved
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Apr 4, 2025
Apr 4, 2025
5 min
Father Patrick van der Vorst reads the Daily Gospel and Art Reflection from Christian.ArtToday's Reading: John 7:1-2, 10, 25-30Artwork Featured: An Arrest,Painted by Christian Ludwig Bokelmann (1844-1894),Painted in 1881,Oil on canvas© Christie’s / Wikimedia Commons
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