The Sower, Vincent van Gogh
《播種者》 梵谷博物館 (Van Gogh Museum)
Embedded Files
【地上的鹽，世上的光 — 基督徒的使命】
【地上的鹽，世上的光 — 基督徒的使命】
Salt of the Earth, Light of the World — The Christian Mission
【聖言導引】
當我們領受了天主的恩寵，準備離開聖殿回到日常生活時，主耶穌對我們有一份神聖的期許。大門右側的花窗以簡潔的意象提醒著每一位信友：我們在世上要像鹽一樣調和生命，像光一樣照亮黑暗。這不僅是身分的彰顯，更是一種活出信仰的行動。
【聖經經文】
「你們是地上的鹽……你們是世上的光。建在山上的城是不能隱藏的。人點燈，並不是放在斗底下，而是放在燈臺上，照耀屋中所有的人。你們的光也當在人前照耀，好使他們看見你們的善行，光榮你們在天之父。」——《瑪竇福音 5:13-16》
【藝術賞析】
高舉的燈臺： 畫面右側描繪了一座點燃的燈臺，火光化作強烈的放射線條。這象徵著真理與善行產生的影響力，足以驅散周遭的陰影。
地上的鹽堆： 畫面下方層次分明的區塊象徵著鹽。在古代，鹽是保存食物與調味的神聖物資；在這裡，它提醒我們要融入社會，發揮腐蝕罪惡、調和百味的信仰功能。
對稱的使命： 門左側展現天主的榮耀（聖三），右側則展現人的回應（鹽與光）。這意味著信仰不應只停留在祈禱中，更要體現在服務世人的行動裡。
【心靈反思】
聖女小德蘭曾說：「我的聖召就是愛。」她並沒有做過驚天動地的大事，但她在修院平凡的瑣事中，投入了極大的愛，這讓她成為了一盞照亮全球信友靈魂的明燈。
我們不需要成為大人物才能照亮世界。有時候，一句鼓勵的話、一個包容的微笑，或是對公義的堅持，就是最燦爛的光與最有味的鹽。願這幅花窗提醒我們，當我們推開聖堂的大門時，正是我們開始散發「基督芬芳」的時刻。
這扇門與左側的「天主聖三」呼應，象徵信友進入聖堂領受聖三的愛後，走出大門要成為世上的鹽與光。
【English Guide / 英文導覽】
Theme:Salt of the Earth, Light of the World — The Christian Mission
Introduction: As we receive God's grace and prepare to leave the sanctuary for our daily lives, the Lord Jesus has a sacred expectation for us. The window on the right side of the main entrance uses simple imagery to remind every believer: we are to be the salt that seasons life and the light that illuminates darkness. This is not just an identity, but a call to live out our faith through action.
Scripture: "You are the salt of the earth... You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and then put it under a bushel basket; it is set on a lampstand, where it gives light to all in the house. Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father." (Matthew 5:13-16)
Artistic Appreciation
The Elevated Lampstand: The upper right depicts a lampstand ablaze, with flames turning into powerful radiating lines. This symbolizes how truth and good deeds possess the power to dispel the shadows around us.
The Mounds of Salt: The layered sections at the bottom symbolize salt. In antiquity, salt was a sacred commodity for preservation and seasoning; here, it reminds us to integrate into society, counteracting sin and adding the flavor of the Gospel to the world.
Symmetry of Mission: While the left door displays the glory of God (The Trinity), the right door displays the human response (Salt and Light). It implies that faith should not remain only in prayer but must be manifested in service to others.
Spiritual Reflection: St. Thérèse once said, "My vocation is Love." She did not perform extraordinary feats, but by infusing the ordinary tasks of the convent with immense love, she became a beacon lighting up the souls of believers worldwide. We do not need to be important figures to light up the world. Sometimes, a word of encouragement, a smile of tolerance, or a stand for justice is the brightest light and the most flavorful salt. May this window remind us that the moment we push open the church doors, our mission to spread the "fragrance of Christ" begins.
Page updated
Google Sites
Report abuse