The Flight into Egypt, Giotto, Scrovegni
《逃往埃及》，喬托 (1304-06) 帕多瓦斯克羅威尼禮拜堂
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【聖家往埃及避難 — 在黑夜中信靠前行】
【聖家往埃及避難 — 在黑夜中信靠前行】
The Flight into Egypt — Trusting in the Dark Night
The Flight into Egypt — Trusting in the Dark Night
【聖言導引】
【聖言導引】
「夜色深沉，危險逼近，聖家踏上了未知的旅途。這幅花窗描繪了聖若瑟帶著聖母瑪利亞與聖嬰耶穌，為了躲避黑落德王的殘害，連夜逃往埃及的情景。這不僅是一場逃難，更是一次對天主旨意全然的順服與信靠。」
【聖經經文】
「上主的天使在夢中顯於若瑟說：『起來，帶著孩子和祂的母親，逃往埃及去，住在那裡，直到我通知你。』……若瑟便起來，星夜帶著孩子和祂的母親，退避到埃及去了。」——（瑪竇福音 2:13-14）
【藝術賞析】
天使的守護： 畫面的左側，一位天使正堅定地指引著前方道路。這象徵著天主從不離棄那些在困苦中的人，祂始終派遣使者照亮黑暗。
堅毅的聖若瑟： 聖若瑟走在前方，手牽著驢子，展現出他身為聖家守護者的剛毅與責任感。
溫柔的聖母與聖嬰： 聖母懷抱著耶穌安坐在驢背上，畫面雖充滿旅途的艱辛，卻透露出一種來自信仰的寧靜與平安。
星月與路徑： 背景中細微的月亮與荒野景象，強調了這場旅行的急迫性與艱難。
【心靈反思 】
聖女小德蘭教導我們：「信賴，唯有信賴，才能領我們走向愛。」聖家在毫無預警下必須離鄉背井，但他們沒有抱怨，而是立刻動身。
在我們的生活中，有時也會遇到突如其來的磨難或必須離開「舒適區」的時刻。我們是否能像聖家一樣，即使看不見遠方的終點，依然相信天主差遣的天使正在前方引路？願這幅花窗帶給我們力量，在人生的黑夜中依然勇敢前行。
【English Guide / 英文導覽】
Theme: The Flight into Egypt — Trusting in the Dark Night
Introduction: This window depicts the Holy Family fleeing to Egypt to escape King Herod's persecution, guided by an angel of the Lord through the uncertainty of the night.
Scripture: "The angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, 'Rise, take the child and his mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I tell you.' Joseph rose and took the child and his mother by night and departed for Egypt." (Matthew 2:13-14)
Artistic Appreciation
Angelic Protection On the left side of the scene, an angel steadfastly guides the path ahead. This symbolizes that God never abandons those in hardship; He always sends His messengers to illuminate the darkness.
The Fortitude of Saint Joseph Saint Joseph leads the way, holding the donkey’s reins, demonstrating his fortitude and sense of responsibility as the Guardian of the Holy Family.
The Tenderness of Mary and the Christ Child The Blessed Mother sits serenely on the donkey, cradling the Infant Jesus. Although the scene is filled with the hardships of travel, it radiates a sense of tranquility and peace born of faith.
The Moon, Stars, and Path The subtle moon and the wilderness in the background emphasize the urgency and arduous nature of this journey.
Spiritual Reflection: "St. Thérèse taught us: 'It is confidence and nothing but confidence that must lead us to Love.' The Holy Family had to leave their homeland without warning, yet they did not complain; they acted immediately.
In our own lives, we sometimes encounter sudden trials or moments where we must leave our 'comfort zones.' Can we, like the Holy Family, trust that God's guiding angel is leading the way even when we cannot see the destination? May this window strengthen us to move forward courageously through the dark nights of our lives."
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