The Good Shepherd, Bartolomé Esteban Murillo (c. 1660)
《好牧人》，穆里羅 (1660) 西班牙，馬德里普拉多博物館藏
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【耶穌聖心與善牧 — 愛的尋找與守護】
【耶穌聖心與善牧 — 愛的尋找與守護】
The Sacred Heart and the Good Shepherd — Seeking and Guarding in Love
【聖言導引】
在迷惘與恐懼的時刻，有一位牧者始終沒有忘記我們。這幅作品呈現了耶穌作為「善牧」的慈愛形象：祂不辭辛勞地尋找那隻迷失的羊，並將其溫柔地扛在肩上。這不僅是一個比喻，更是主對每一位信友最深情的承諾——無論我們走得多遠，祂都會帶領我們回到平安的羊棧。
【聖經經文】
「我是善牧：善牧為羊捨掉自己的性命。……我認識我的羊，我的羊也認識我，正如父認識我，我也認識父一樣；我為羊捨掉我的性命。」——《若望福音 10:11, 14-15》
【藝術賞析】
肩負迷羊的牧者： 畫面中心是耶穌，祂肩上扛著一隻迷途羔羊，這象徵著主對罪人的憐憫與主動救贖。祂手中的牧杖則象徵著指引與保護的力量。
和平與聖神的象徵： 耶穌上方有一隻飛翔的鴿子，象徵著聖神的臨在與天主賜予的平安。
羊群與生命樹： 腳下的羊群代表信友團體，而身旁的棕櫚樹在聖經中象徵勝利與正義，預示著在善牧的帶領下，生命終將獲得永恆的凱旋。
聖心的記號： 耶穌胸前顯現出聖心的圖案，強調了這份牧養使命是源於祂對世人那份熾熱、無限的愛。
【心靈反思】
聖女小德蘭曾說：「天主不需要我們的偉大，祂只需要我們的交託。」
我們有時會覺得自己就像那隻迷失的羊，在生活的壓力或過錯中找不到方向。這幅花窗提醒我們，耶穌並不是在羊棧裡等我們變好才接納我們，而是主動走入荒野來尋找我們。願我們學習聖女小德蘭那份完全依恃天主的心，甘願做主懷中的小羊，讓善牧的愛醫治我們的疲憊，領我們前往幽靜的水旁。
【English Guide / 英文導覽】
Theme: The Sacred Heart and the Good Shepherd — Seeking and Guarding in Love
Introduction: In moments of confusion and fear, there is a Shepherd who never forgets us. This artwork portrays the compassionate image of Jesus as the "Good Shepherd," tirelessly seeking the lost sheep and gently carrying it on His shoulders. This is more than a metaphor; it is the Lord's deepest promise to every believer—that no matter how far we stray, He will lead us back to the safety of the fold.
Scripture: "I am the good shepherd. A good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep... I know mine and mine know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I will lay down my life for the sheep." (John 10:11, 14-15)
Artistic Appreciation
The Shepherd with the Lost Sheep: At the center is Jesus, carrying a lost lamb on His shoulders, symbolizing His mercy and proactive redemption for sinners. The staff in His hand represents guidance and protection.
Symbol of Peace and the Holy Spirit: A dove flying above Jesus symbolizes the presence of the Holy Spirit and the peace granted by God.
The Flock and the Tree of Life: The sheep at His feet represent the community of the faithful, while the palm tree symbolizes victory and righteousness, foreshadowing the eternal triumph under the Shepherd's lead.
The Sacred Heart: The visible Sacred Heart on Jesus' chest emphasizes that His mission of pastoring is rooted in His burning, infinite love for humanity.
Spiritual Reflection: St. Thérèse once said, "Our Lord does not come down from Heaven every day to lie in a golden ciborium. He comes to find another heaven which is infinitely dearer to him—the heaven of our souls." We may sometimes feel like the lost sheep, losing our way amidst stress or mistakes. This window reminds us that Jesus does not wait for us to become perfect before accepting us; He actively enters the wilderness to find us. May we learn from St. Thérèse’s total reliance on God, being content as little lambs in the Lord’s arms, allowing the Good Shepherd’s love to heal our weariness and lead us beside still waters.
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