心田的農夫 – 目錄

[:en]Farmer of Hearts – Feedback[:zh]心田的農夫 – 意見[:cn]心田的农夫 – 意见[:]

[:en]Please leave your feedback about "Farmer of hearts": [:zh]請留下您對「心田的農夫」的意見:[:cn]请留下您对「心田的农夫」的意见: [:]

[:en]Week 7 in Review[:zh]第七週回顧[:cn]第七周回顾[:]

[:en] Happy Easter! The Lord is Risen! Alleluia! Congratulations, you have successfully completed this 40-Day Lenten Retreat! What an accomplishment! Let us all give thanks to God for His abundant blessings! Just as we had remembered Jesus as He was tempted by the...

第四十日等待著等待我們的人

第四十日 (4月11日)等待著等待我們的人第四十日(4月11日)等待著等待我們的人我是從真正的水泉中汲水嗎？普通話/國語導航 (準備中)英語導航 (準備中)「不管我們是否意識到，祈禱就是天主對我們的渴求。天主渴望我們會渴慕祂。」自古以來，人們都追求比自我生命更大的東西。對於那些有福的人，他們知道那更大的東西或更高層次的力量就是天主。其他人則尋求和致力成就一個理想的世界或一種意識形態，去幫助他們活得更好或指引他們的人生路。那是每個人靈魂深處的渴望，是我們人類天性的一部分。...

[:en]Day 39 Bottomless Love[:zh]第三十九日深不可測的愛情[:cn]第三十九日深不可测的爱情[:]

Day 39 (Apr 10)- Bottomless LoveDay 39 (Apr 10)Bottomless LoveDo you know how much God loves you?Audio in Mandarin (Coming Soon)Audio in English (Coming Soon)Jesus said, "I thirst." Can you imagine yourself being the creator of your own world: You have given freedom...

[:en]Day 38 The Antenna of My Heart[:zh]第三十八日心靈的天線[:cn]第三十八日心灵的天线[:]

[:en]Day 38 (Apr 9)- The Antenna of My HeartDay 38 (Apr 9)The Antenna of My HeartHow can I accurately discern God’s will in my life?Audio in Mandarin (Coming Soon)Audio in English (Coming Soon)“Our concern must be to know God’s will. We must enter that path: if God...

[:en]Day 37 The Secrets of Mary[:zh]第三十七日瑪利亞的秘密[:cn]第三十七日玛利亚的秘密[:]

[:en]Day 37 (Apr 8)- The Secrets of MaryDay 37 (Apr 8)The Secrets of MaryAm I still lost and confused in following God's invitationsand prompts in life?Audio in Mandarin (Coming Soon)Audio in English (Coming Soon)“The word of God ought to be the central organizing...

[:en]Day 36 The Witness of Mary[:zh]第三十六日瑪利亞的見證[:cn]第三十六日玛利亚的见证[:]

[:en]Day 36 (Apr 7)- The Witness of MaryDay 36 (Apr 7)The Witness of MaryHave I been fearful when God calls on me? Audio in Mandarin (Coming Soon)Audio in English (Coming Soon)"Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word." The Story...

[:en]Day 35 The Witness of Simon Peter[:zh]第三十五日西滿伯多祿的見證[:cn]第三十五日西满伯多禄的见证[:]

[:en]Day 35 (Apr 6)- The Witness of Simon PeterDay 35 (Apr 6)The Witness of Simon PeterDo I have the courage to face Jesus?Audio in Mandarin (Coming Soon)Audio in English (Coming Soon)“Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” On Day 33, we mentioned Simon...

[:en]Day 34 The Storyteller becomes the Story[:zh]第三十四日說故事的人成為了那故事[:cn]第三十四日最伟大的爱情故事[:]

[:en]Day 34 (Apr 4)- The Storyteller becomes the StoryDay 34 (Apr 4)The Storyteller becomes the StoryThe Greatest Love Story Ever ToldAudio in Mandarin (Coming Soon)Audio in English (Coming Soon)“In spreading the Gospel, we can't simply be a storyteller, we ought...

[:en]Week 6 in Review[:zh]第六週回顧[:cn]第六周回顾[:]

[:en] Congratulations, you have completed Week Six of this 40-Day Lenten Retreat! Before we know it, we have already entered the Holy Week! May we be united with the suffering Christ, ponder on His unreserved love and reflect deeply on how we should respond to Him....

[:en]Day 33 GOOD NEWS: For God, nothing is impossible![:zh]第三十三日好消息：為天主，沒有不可能的事！[:cn]第三十三日好消息：为天主，没有不可能的事！[:]

[:en]Day 33 (Apr 3)- GOOD NEWS: For God, nothing is impossible!Day 33 (Apr 3)GOOD NEWS: For God, nothing is impossible!God doesn't call the qualified but qualifies the called. Audio in Mandarin (Coming Soon)Audio in English (Coming Soon)"God chose the foolish of...

[:en]Day 32 Imbalanced relationship[:zh]第三十二日不平衡的關係[:cn]第三十二日不平衡的关系[:]

[:en]Day 32 (Apr 2)- Imbalanced relationshipDay 32 (Apr 2)Imbalanced relationship Do you know how important you are to God?Audio in Mandarin (Coming Soon)Audio in English (Coming Soon)"This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased." Yesterday (Day 31), we...

[:en]Day 31 Sowers wanted![:zh]第三十一日徵求天主的播種者！[:cn]第三十一日征求天主的播种者！[:]

[:en]Day 31 (Apr1)- Sowers wanted!Day 31 (Apr 1)Sowers wanted!Will you respond to the call of the master of the harvest and become one of his laborers (cf. Matthew 9:37-38)?Audio in English (Coming Soon)“The fruitfulness of lay ministries depends on their living union...

[:en]Day 30 We Plant and Water, God Gives the Growth[:zh]第三十日我們栽種和澆水，天主使之成長[:cn]第三十日心田的农夫 – 我们栽种和浇水，天主使之成长[:]

[:en]Day 30 (Mar 31)- We Plant and Water, God Gives the GrowthDay 30 (Mar 31)We Plant and Water, God Gives the GrowthAre you able to share the Christian faith with love and humility? Audio in English (Coming Soon)"Pride does its own will; humility does the will of...

[:en]Week 5 in Review[:zh]第五週回顧[:cn]第五周回顾[:]

[:en] A marathon journey towards God Congratulations, you have completed Week Five of this 40-Day Lenten Retreat! Regardless of how much we have grown through this retreat, we should all give thanks to God for granting us the perseverance to run this “mini-marathon”...

[:en]Day 29 My cup overflows[:zh]第二十九日我的杯爵滿溢[:cn]第二十九日我的杯爵满溢[:]

[:en]Day 29 (Mar 30) - My cup overflowsDay 29 (Mar 30)My cup overflowsHave I really encountered Jesus?Audio in English (Coming Soon)Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in him because of the woman’s testimony.If we remain in Christ, and fully immerse...

[:en]Day 28 I am Yours, You are mine[:zh]第二十八日我是屬於祢的，祢是屬於我的[:cn]第二十八日我是属于祢的，祢是属于我的[:]

[:en]Day 28 (Mar 28)- I am Yours, You are mineDay 28 (Mar 28)I am Yours, You are mineWould you receive Jesus and let Him live in you and you in Him? Audio in English (Coming Soon)“But to all who received him, he gave power to become children of God.”To receive the...

[:en]Day 27 Train yourself for devotion[:zh]第二十七日在虔敬上操練自己[:cn]第二十七日在虔敬上操练自己[:]

[:en]Day 27 (Mar 27)- Train yourself for devotionDay 27 (Mar 27)Train yourself for devotionAre you an “athlete of Christ” who trains regularly for devotion?Audio in English (Coming Soon) “Nothing we take seriously is unaccompanied by discipline.” Faith is about...

[:en]Day 26 Pruning and Cutting Away[:zh]第二十六日修剪和清理[:cn]第二十六日修剪和清理[:]

[:en]Day 26 (Mar 26)- Pruning and Cutting Away Day 26 (Mar 26)Pruning and Cutting Away Will you take up your cross and follow me?Audio in English (Coming Soon)Audio in Mandarin (Coming Soon)“We ascend to God by accompanying him on this descending path.” As we continue...

[:en]Day 25 A Fertile Vineyard That Yielded Wild Grapes[:zh]第二十五日在肥沃葡萄園中長出野葡萄來[:cn]第二十五日在肥沃葡萄园中长出野葡萄来[:]

[:en]Day 25 (Mar 25) - A Fertile Vineyard That Yielded Wild Grapes Day 25 (Mar 25) A Fertile Vineyard That Yielded Wild Grapes How Are the Vines Growing in the Vineyard of Your Heart? Audio in English (Coming Soon)“The Son of God became the Son of Man so that the sons...

[:en]Day 24 Be Fruitful and Multiply[:zh]第二十四日要結累累的果實[:cn]第二十四日要结累累的果实[:]

[:en]Day 24 (Mar 24)- Be Fruitful and MultiplyDay 24 (Mar 24)Be Fruitful and MultiplyHow can you be fruitful if Jesus is not in you and you in Him?Audio in English (Coming Soon)“Give what you command and command what you will.”What must we do to let the seed sown by...

[:en]Day 23 Hearers vs. Doers[:zh]第二十三日接收與實行[:cn]第二十三日接收与实行[:]

[:en]Day 23 (Mar 23)- Hearers vs. DoersDay 23 (Mar 23)Hearers vs. DoersAm I constantly working on bearing fruits?Audio in English (Coming Soon)“Everyone then who hears these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock.”We are...

[:en]Week 4 in Review[:zh]第四週回顧[:cn]第四周回顾[:]

[:en] Congratulations, you have completed Week Four of this 40-Day Lenten Retreat! As we rejoice in His blessings of this past week and prepare ourselves for this Fourth Sunday of Lent, let us again select the finest fruits to be offered back to Him for His greater...

[:en]Day 22 Bearing fruits[:zh]第二十二日結出果實[:cn]第二十二日结出果实[:]

[:en]Day 22 (Mar 21)- Bearing fruitsDay 22 (Mar 21)Bearing fruitsAm I also bearing fruits?Audio in English (Coming Soon)“The seed sown on rich soil is the one who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit and yields a hundred or sixty or...

[:en]Day 21 Battle of the Two Forces[:zh]第二十一日兩股勢力的角力[:cn]第二十一日两股势力的角力[:]

[:en]Day 21 (Mar 20)- Battle of the Two ForcesDay 21 (Mar 20)Battle of the Two ForcesWhere is your heart?Audio in English (Coming Soon)“No one can serve two masters. He will either hate one and love the other, or be devoted to one and despise the other.”As we continue...

[:en]Day 20 The Better Part[:zh]第二十日更好的一份[:cn]第二十日更好的一份[:]

[:en]Day 20 (Mar 19)- The Better PartDay 20 (Mar 19)The Better PartWhat is the “better part” in life and how do you choose it?Audio in English (Coming Soon)“There is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part andit will not be taken from her.”Jesus said...

[:en]Day 19 Don’t worry[:zh]第十九日不要擔心[:cn]第十九日不要担心[:]

[:en]Day 19 (Mar 18) - Don't worryDay 19 (Mar 18)Don't worryWhat kinds of worries or cares are you facing today?Audio in English (Coming Soon)“Trust the past to the mercy of God, the present to His love, and the future to His providence.”Jesus said “worldly...

[:en]Day 18 Thorns that Choke[:zh]第十八日窒礙聖言的荊棘[:cn]第十八日窒碍圣言的荆棘[:]

[:en]Day 18 (Mar 17)- Thorns that ChokeDay 18 (Mar 17)Thorns that ChokeWhat is choking God's presence in your life? Audio in English (Coming Soon)“Uproot from that garden the stinking weeds filled with impurity and avarice, and bloated with pride.”In Jesus'...

[:en]Day 17 Persevering in Our Relationship with God[:zh]第十七日為我們與天主的關係堅持下去[:cn]第十七日为我们与天主的关系坚持下去[:]

[:en]Day 17 (Mar 16)- Persevering in Our Relationship with GodDay 17 (Mar 16)Persevering in Our Relationship with GodAre you staying or leaving?“If we sin deliberately after receiving knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains sacrifice for sins but a fearful...

[:en]Week 3 in Review[:zh]第三週回顧[:cn]第三周回顾[:]

[:en] Congratulations, you have completed Week Three of this 40-Day Lenten Retreat! Again, let's welcome those who just joined us this week. We have all worked hard for the past 6 days, let us give ourselves a pat on our backs, rejoice and be glad as we celebrate the...

[:en]Day 16 (Mar 14) Take root in Our Father’s love[:zh]第十六日扎根於父的愛[:cn]第十六日扎根于父的爱[:]

[:en]Day 16 (Mar 14)- Take root in Our Father's loveDay 16 (Mar 14)Take root in Our Father's loveImagine a tree with no roots, how can it sustain its upward growth?“God loves each of us as if there is only one of us.”“Some (seeds) fell on rocky ground, where...

[:en]Day 15 (Mar 13) Let God Make All Things New[:zh]第十五日讓天主使一切煥然一新[:cn]第十五日让天主使一切焕然一新[:]

[:en]Day 15 (Mar 13)- Let God Make All Things NewDay 15 (Mar 13)Let God Make All Things NewAre you ready to let go and be transformed?“A new heart I will give you, and a new spirit I will put within you; and I will remove from you the heart of stone and give you a...

[:en]Day 14 From Leap of Joy to Leap of Faith[:zh]第十四日從喜悅的跳躍到信德的飛躍[:cn]第十四日从喜悦的跳跃到信德的飞跃[:]

[:en]Day 14 (Mar 12)- From Leap of Joy to Leap of FaithDay 14 (Mar 12)From Leap of Joy to Leap of FaithLord, help me see myself as you see me.“Oh my God… I beg You to answer me when I say humbly: what is Truth? Make me see things as they really are.”The second...

[:en]Day 13 The Prodigal Son[:zh]第十三日浪子回頭[:cn]第十三日浪子回头[:]

[:en]Day 13 (Mar 11)- The Prodigal SonDay 13 (Mar 11) The Prodigal SonCome back to me with all your heart. “The seed sown on the path is the one who hears the word of the kingdom without understanding it, and the evil one comes and steals away what was sown in his...

[:en]Day 12 Who's the boss?[:zh]第十二日誰來作主？[:cn]第十二日谁来作主？[:]

[:en] Day 12 (Mar 10) - Who's the boss? Day 12 (Mar 10) Who's the boss? Who is the master of my life? “Indifference is farther from the love of God than hatred of God is.” We talked about diversion yesterday, which is one of the two most successful weapons that the...

[:en]Day 11 Fatal Busyness[:zh]第十一日忙與亡[:cn]第十一日忙与亡[:]

[:en]Day 11 (Mar 9)- Fatal Busyness Day 11 (Mar 9)Fatal BusynessAm I using busyness as an excuse?"Being unable to cure death, wretchedness and ignorance, men have decided, in order to be happy, not to think about such things."In the Parable of the Sower, the seed that...

[:en]Week 2 in Review[:zh]第二週回顧[:cn]第二周回顾[:]

[:en]WEEK 2 in REVIEW The following table highlights the process of our Week 2 Retreat - our awareness and the required actions. Please take time to review and to further reflect on what you need to know and to work on. (Please note that you may also revisit Week 1 in...

[:en]Day 10 Faith Seeking Understanding[:zh]第十日有信任才有明白[:cn]第十日有信任才有明白[:]

[:en]Day 10 (Mar 7)- Faith Seeking Understanding Day 10 (Mar 7)Faith Seeking UnderstandingAre you only going to believe when you understand?“Seek not to understand that you may believe, but believe that you may understand.”The first scenario in the Parable of the...

[:en]Day 9 “Who do you think that I am?”[:zh]第九日「你們說我是誰呢？」[:cn]第九日「你们说我是谁呢？」[:]

[:en]Day 9 (Mar 6)- “Who do you think that I am?” Day 9 (Mar 6)“Who do you think that I am?” Yes, I do. “I promise to be true to you in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health. I will love you and honor you all the days of my life.”Today, we face the most...

[:en]Day 7 The Lavish Sower[:zh]第七日放任的撒種人[:cn]第七日放任的撒种人[:]

[:en]Day 7 (Mar 4) - The Lavish SowerDay 7 (Mar 4)The Lavish SowerDo you truly believe God loves you? English audio reflection is coming soon.“God's love for his people is so great that it turns God against himself, his love against his justice.”In the Parable of the...

[:en]Day 8 Making Intentional Choices[:zh]第八日刻意選擇[:cn]第八日刻意选择[:]

[:en]Day 8 (Mar 5)- Making Intentional ChoicesDay 8 (Mar 5)Making Intentional ChoicesWhat would you choose? “We cannot have it both ways; if we are free, we are responsible; if we are not responsible, we are not free.”To be able to make choices freely is God's...

[:en]Day 6 Power of a Wide-open Heart[:zh]第六日敞開心扉的力量[:cn]第六日敞开心扉的力量[:]

[:en]Day 6 (Mar 3) - Power of a Wide-open HeartDay 6 (Mar 3)Power of a Wide-open HeartAre you suffering from a hardened heartand numbness of your spirit?“Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion.”The kingdom's mysteries are...

[:en]Week 1 in Review[:zh]第一週回顧[:cn]第一周回顾[:]

[:en]Week 1 in Review The following table highlights the process of our Week 1 Retreat - our awareness and the required actions. Please take time to review and to further reflect on what you need to know and to work on. Steps Awareness Actions 1 I need a Destination:...

[:en]Day 5 What are the seeds?[:zh]第五日種子是什麼？[:cn]第五日种子是什么？[:]

[:en]Day 5 (Mar 2) - What are the seeds?Day 5 (Mar 2)What are the seeds?On the Cross, Jesus said, “I thirst.”“Keep in mind that Jesus Himself, in person, is the seed sown. Jesus is the Logos that wants to take root in us.”What are the seeds? All of us know the seeds...

[:en]Day 4 Conditions of the Garden of my Heart[:zh]第四日我心田的狀態[:cn]第四日我心田的状态[:]

[:en]Day 4 (Feb 29)- Conditions of the Garden of my HeartDay 4 (Feb 29)Conditions of the Garden of my HeartWhere is your weakest link?“We will not understand God's Word until we are prepared to understand it.”The Parable of the Sower is also known as the Parable of...

[:en]Day 3 Members only?[:zh]第三日只限會員？[:cn]第三日只限会员？[:]

[:en]Day 3 (Feb 28) Members only?Day 3 (Feb 28)Members only?Are Jesus' words for members only?“Salvation is free, but discipleship costs everything we have.”The disciples asked Jesus why he spoke to the crowd in parables. Jesus' answer sounds puzzling:Matthew...

[:en]Day 2 The Temporal vs. The Everlasting[:zh]第二日變幻與永恆[:cn]第二日变幻与永恒[:]

[:en]Day 2 (Feb 27) The Temporal vs. The EverlastingDay 2 (Feb 27)The Temporal vs. The EverlastingWhat captivates you? The temporal or the everlasting?"God created us without us: but he did not will to save us without us." Many of us love watching movies. We enjoy...

第一日最終目標

第一日 (2月26日) 最終目標第一日 (2月26日) 最終目標你希望在這四十天內達到什麼目標？你生命的最終目標又是什麼？今天的你是天主給你的禮物，將來的你乃是你給天主的禮物。你的決心將成為你能否透過這個屬靈避靜中獲得天主豐厚恩典的關鍵。當種子變成一棵有果實的樹時，它就成功完成了任務。試想像自己是一粒種子。當你定睛注視生命的終向時，你首個決定是要掏空自己，死於自我。「一粒麥子如果不落在地裡死了，仍只是一粒；如果死了，纔結出許多子粒來。」若望福音...