The uploaded document is a material for a spiritual retreat, prepared by Fr. Aarón Gutiérrez Nava CM, and concerns the theme of "consecration and prophecy." It is intended to be used for prayer and meditation during an entire month, not on a single day...
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The uploaded document is a material for a spiritual retreat, prepared by Fr. Aarón Gutiérrez Nava CM, and concerns the theme of “consecration and prophecy.” It is intended to be used for prayer and meditation during an entire month, not on a single day. The document starts from the concept that there is a lack of prophets in society today and emphasizes the need for prophetic figures who passionately engage in evangelization and social justice, especially for the poor.
He describes the role of the prophet as one who, following the example of Jesus, is called to change the history of the world with ardour and fervour. Prophecy is deeply linked to the Christian vocation, with the invitation to renew one’s consecration through a life of prayer, reflection and the practice of the evangelical counsels (poverty, chastity and obedience). The document also addresses the problem of practical atheism, where people live as if God does not exist, even though they believe in Him.
The author calls for revitalizing the prophetic dimension of consecrated life, highlighting the need to go against contemporary idolatry linked to power, money and sex, and to renew one’s commitment to God and the poor. Finally, it proposes a series of reflections and actions to revive the prophetic spirit, leveraging concepts such as stability, obedience and chastity, lived as radical acts of love and service to God and neighbor.