三一主日(Trinity Sunday)
三位一體神學涵蓋生命全貌,藝術亦然。哥倫比亞藝術家法里德·德拉奧薩·阿里埃塔的作品,正是三位一體藝術視野的絕佳典範。上圖即為其創作之一,以當代手法生動呈現萬物與三位一體上帝的合一。
泰德·強森《三位一體藝術》,2010年6月22日。
Trinitarian theology speaks to all of life, art
included. A wonderful example of a trinitarian artistic vision is the work of
artist Farid De La Ossa Arrieta of Columbia. Above is one of his works which
gives a contemporary, evocative presentation of the union of all creation with
the Triune God.
Trinitarian art by Ted Johnson, June 22, 2010.
雖然每場基督教崇拜都是對三位一體的慶祝,但聖三一主日特別聚焦於三位一體神的奧秘、大能與榮美。當我們奉父、子、聖靈的名受洗時(馬太福音28:19),基督徒的身份與使命便賜予了我們。我們的敬拜不僅指向三位一體的上帝,更因聖靈的感動與耶穌基督的中保而得以實現。最完美的敬拜,亦是教會合一與共同使命的彰顯——這正是耶穌祈求能反映祂與上帝之間合一的祈願(約翰福音17:20-21)。聖三一主日傳統上於五旬節後一週舉行,標誌著對三位一體三位格自永恆存續的共同承認。相較於聖誕節、受難日及五旬節等與特定事件連結的節期,此慶典關乎教義本身——即聖經關於神本體教導的總結。本節經文亦適用於任何特別聚焦神三位一體屬性的崇拜聚會。視覺環境應有助於信眾在聖三一奧秘前獻上敬拜與讚美。雖綠為常年期(五旬節後時節)之色,但聖三主日宜選用白色或金色。當日崇拜特別適合使用三位一體信經。
摘自:《崇拜資源手冊》第719頁
While every Christian worship service is a celebration of the Trinity, Trinity Sunday focuses explicitly on the mystery, power, and beauty of the triune God. Our Christian identity and mission are given to us as we are baptized in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit (Matt. 28:19). Our worship is not only directed to the triune God but is also enabled by the prompting of the Holy Spirit and the mediation of Jesus Christ. At its best, our worship is also an expression of the unity and common purpose of the church, which Jesus prayed would reflect the unity between himself and God (John 17:20-21). Trinity Sunday, which is traditionally celebrated one week after Pentecost, marks the acknowledgment that all three persons of the Trinity exist together from eternity to eternity. Whereas other special services, such as Christmas, Good Friday, and Pentecost, are tied to specific events, this celebration is linked with a doctrine, which is itself a summary of scriptural teaching about God’s being. The texts in this section may also be used for any worship service that focuses especially on God’s triune nature. The visual environment should be conducive to adoration and praise before the mystery of the holy Trinity. Though green is the color of Ordinary Time, the season following Pentecost, white or gold is appropriate for Trinity Sunday. The use of trinitarian creeds is especially appropriate for worship on this day.
From: The Worship Sourcebook, Page 719.
