興趣讀這篇分享的，不會是第一類人。他們不相信世間有天主的存在；或者相信世間有天主，但認為祂創造了世界之後，對它已失去了興趣，任由它自生自滅；更或者祂創造完世界之後，已耗盡了自己的元氣，再沒有能力維持世界的運作，使它符合公義等等。所以他們不會瀏覽這些有關天主的網站或文章。
讀到這篇分享的也不會是第二類人。因為愛與和平的天國，能滿足他們心靈上的需要，是非常美麗的世界。但他們不知道這份信仰需要在心中紥根，不知道需要參加信仰的團體，學習互相支持和引証；需要在堂區生活中與其他教友發生衝突，招來閒言閒語，從而學習寬恕接納之道等等。所以用不著遭受迫害，他們早已被「兇神惡煞」的神父修女趕走了！所以他們再也不會瀏覽有關天主的網站或文章。
讀到這篇分享的也不會是第三類人。他們相信天主愛這個世界，亦相信耶穌基督為愛我們而犧牲自己，他的確非常偉大。不過，他們看不到耶穌基督所做的一切，與他們有何相干。二千年後的今天，他們忙於面對更重要的課題：除了改善生活質素，使下一代贏在起跑線之外，還要爭取退休保障、醫療保障、房屋供應、全民就業和新聞自由等等，簡直數不勝數。反省和尋求天主的旨意，根本不會出現在他們的日程上。這篇分享祗會浪費他們的時間。
倘若你已讀到這裡，恭喜你，你是第四類人。你曾為天國付出努力，你的努力是不會白費的。至於你的賞報有多少倍，祗有天主知道。
父啊！能有三十倍的賞報，我已心滿意足了。亞孟。
Which Type of people are you? (Matthew 13:18-23)
People who are interested to read this piece of sharing do not belong to the first type of people. Type One people do not believe that God exists; or that God exists but after creating the universe, God lost interest and left the universe unattended; or that after creating the universe, God had lost all His vitality to maintain it or make it follow justice etc. So, Type One people will not browse webpages or articles about God.
Neither would Type Two people read this sharing. It is because the idea of the Kingdom of Heaven, which is full of love and peace, can satisfy their spiritual needs. It is such a brave new world. But they don’t know that this faith needs to take root in their hearts. They do not feel the need to join Christian communities to learn from and support each other. There is a need to get involved in conflicts, get caught up in gossips in order to learn forgiveness etc. They don’t need persecutions, but harsh priests and nuns to drive them away! So, Type Two people too will not browse webpages or articles about God.
Reading this piece of sharing are not Type Three people. They believe that God loves this world and also believe that Jesus Christ out of love for us sacrificed Himself. He was truly great! But they don’t see their life have anything to do with what Jesus Christ has done for us. Today, two millennia later, they are busy with countless more important issues: besides improving the quality of life to make the next generation win at the starting point, they need to fight for universal retirement protection, medical security, housing supply, full employment and freedom of press etc. Reflecting and seeking God’s will is not in their agenda. Reading this sharing is a waste of their precious time.
If you have read up to this point, congratulations, you are Type Four. You have put in effort in building the Kingdom of Heaven. Your hard work is not in vain. As for your rewards, God knows.
Father, I am contented with thirtyfold of fruit. Amen.
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