The Ascension, Giotto
《基督升天》，喬托 (1304-06) 義大利，帕多瓦斯克羅威尼禮拜堂
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【耶穌升天 — 承接使命的仰望】
【耶穌升天 — 承接使命的仰望】
The Ascension of Jesus — Gazing Upward to Embrace the Mission
【聖言導引】
耶穌在復活後四十天，於門徒的注視中光榮升天。這不僅是祂回歸父家的時刻，更是教會使命的開始。耶穌雖然升天，但祂應許聖神將降臨，並保證祂會天天與我們同在，直到世界的終結。當我們仰望雲彩中的主，心中充滿的不是離別的憂傷，而是傳揚福音的勇氣。
【聖經經文】
「耶穌說完這些話，他們正觀望的時候，祂就被舉上升，有一朵雲彩接了祂去，離開了他們的視線。」——《宗徒大事錄 1:9》
【藝術賞析】
光榮的升騰： 畫面中心是冉冉上升的主耶穌，祂的身影輕盈且充滿神聖的動感，象徵祂超越了世俗的限制，進入永恆的光榮。
雲彩與天界： 透過蝕刻技術表現出的雲彩，將天與地分隔開來，卻也連結了天主的國度與人的世界。
門徒的見證： 畫面下方的門徒（通常以仰望的身影呈現）代表了全體教會，正領受主升天前的最後祝福與派遣。
【心靈反思】
聖女小德蘭曾說：「我的天職就是愛！」對她而言，主耶穌雖然不在眼前，但透過愛，我們能與在天的主時刻相通。在「耶穌升天」的奧蹟中，我們被提醒：我們在世上只是客旅，我們的家鄉在天上。但在此同時，我們也必須腳踏實地，在世間活出基督的愛。
當您走出聖堂，看著這扇窗戶時，請自問：我是否準備好帶著主的祝福，去溫暖我身邊的每一個人？
【English Guide / 英文導覽】
Theme:The Ascension of Jesus — Gazing Upward to Embrace the Mission
Introduction: Forty days after His Resurrection, Jesus ascended into Heaven in the sight of His disciples. This moment marks not only His return to the Father but also the birth of the Church's mission. Though He ascended, Jesus promised the Holy Spirit would come and assured us, "I am with you always, until the end of the age." As we gaze at the Lord among the clouds, we are filled not with the sadness of parting, but with the courage to spread the Gospel.
Scripture: "When he had said this, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him from their sight." (Acts 1:9)
Artistic Appreciation
Glorious Ascent: At the center is the ascending Lord, His figure light and divine, symbolizing His triumph over earthly limits into eternal glory.
Clouds and Heavens: The etched clouds separate Heaven and Earth, yet bridge the Kingdom of God with the world of man.
The Witness of Disciples: The figures below represent the entire Church, receiving the final blessing and commission from the Lord.
Spiritual Reflection: St. Thérèse said, "My vocation is love!" Though Jesus is in Heaven, we remain connected to Him through love. The Ascension reminds us that our true home is in Heaven, but while on Earth, we must be His hands and feet. As you leave the church and look at this window, ask yourself: Am I ready to carry the Lord's blessing to warm the hearts of those around me?
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