The uploaded document is a spiritual retreat material, prepared by Fr. Aarón Gutiérrez Nava CM, and deals with the theme of ‘consecration and prophecy’. It is designed to be used in prayer and meditation for a whole month, not just one day. The document starts from the concept that there is a lack of prophets in society today and stresses the need for prophetic figures who are passionately committed to evangelisation 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 a revitalisation of the prophetic dimension of consecrated life, stressing the need to counter contemporary idolatry linked to power, money and sex, and to renew commitment to God and the poor. Finally, he proposes a series of reflections and actions to revive the prophetic spirit, based on concepts such as stability, obedience and chastity, lived as acts of love and radical service to God and neighbour.
