The message of the Gospel is clear enough. It is not meant to be kept hidden. We are not a 'mystery religion'; we are not a secret society. It is a message that is to be proclaimed from the housetops. Jesus is the Light of the world and His followers are also to be like lamps shining out for all the world to see. An invisible Christian is a contradiction in terms. Forcing others to believe is not possible; inviting others to hear the message and consider it is something else. We believe that the Gospel offers a way of life that brings great happiness to the lives of individuals and of whole societies if it is really lived. So, part of our communicating the message is as much through our lifestyle ("See! it works!") as through what we say.

But we cannot proclaim if we do not understand the inner meaning. "Take heed, therefore, HOW you hear," says Jesus today. It has to be a hearing which understands, accepts, assimilates and puts into practice. And it is a work that is never completed. And so, "to the one who has, more will be given". And "he who has not [because he has not been hearing and absorbing properly] will lose even the little he has". To be a Christian is not to reach a certain level and stay there; essentially it means constant growth and development. To stay still or to stagnate is to go back.