Prophet
The charism of prophet is a special grace that gives some the ability to interpret and apply God’s revelation in a given situation. One with the gift of prophecy is energized by communicating a message. They communicate the truth or revelation from God in order to produce change for the greater good. This ability to communicate may come through words or actions. An Individual with this gift has a keen sense of the dignity of all peoples, intense sense of a call, great timing and some knowledge of Scripture and/or church teachings.
At first, the gift of prophecy can be hard for the bearer to understand. This gift does not mean the bearer can see the future but has the ability to be used to communicate God’s wisdom and divine truth through words and actions. The gift of prophecy may come to individuals in many forms. For example, some may receive God’s message through an interior vision, a word of knowledge, or words of wisdom. These words seem to come from the Holy Spirit. When one with prophecy receives the message, they are compelled to share God’s words out of love for all.
The charism of prophecy (or prophet) must be discerned with great care and intentionality. One with the gift of prophecy must give over all to God. One cannot keep the message or create a message that promotes oneself or self-interest. This gift is similar to the gift discernment as both operate from a deep prayer life and even deeper connection to the Holy Spirit.
At first, the gift of prophecy can be hard for the bearer to understand. This gift does not mean the bearer can see the future but has the ability to be used to communicate God’s wisdom and divine truth through words and actions. The gift of prophecy may come to individuals in many forms. For example, some may receive God’s message through an interior vision, a word of knowledge, or words of wisdom. These words seem to come from the Holy Spirit. When one with prophecy receives the message, they are compelled to share God’s words out of love for all.
The charism of prophecy (or prophet) must be discerned with great care and intentionality. One with the gift of prophecy must give over all to God. One cannot keep the message or create a message that promotes oneself or self-interest. This gift is similar to the gift discernment as both operate from a deep prayer life and even deeper connection to the Holy Spirit.