Prophecy
One particular aspect of faith that is central to MDM’s charism is the role of prophecy.
Faith is not just believing in God. It is also believing God, who has spoken and continues to speak to His children down through the ages. He speaks in many ways. One way He speaks today, which is important yet often misunderstood—or even rejected—is through prophecy.
Prophecy is not always about the future. Fundamentally, the gift of prophecy is to transmit and live the Words that flow from the Heart of the Father, Who is concerned for His children, and seeks any means to help them.
While this role is most commonly identified with the great prophets of Scripture, the history of the Church provides many examples of saints and humble souls in whom the charism of prophecy continues. Consider St. Juan Diego, who received the words of Our Lady of Guadalupe, or closer to our time, St. Faustina, who received the great messages of Divine Mercy.
As part of MDM’s charism, we believe that God is asking our Community to be prudently open to His prophetic gifts today. Great discernment is, of course, needed. But welcoming these graces, with prudence and discernment, greatly benefits the Church. St. Paul expresses well this healthy, balanced attitude: “Do not quench the Spirit, do not despise prophesying, but test everything; hold fast what is good…” (1 Thess 5:19-21).