OBEDIENCE AND DISCERNMENT IN THE LIFE OF CONSECRATED PERSONS

Abstract

This piece has studied the meaning and nature of obedience and discernment, and the
interaction of obedience and discernment in the life of consecrated persons.
Circumstances have arisen that requires that the Consecrated life takes a fruitful journey
of renewal. In this process of renewal, the elements of obedience and discernment are
fundamental. The challenge to examine our fidelity to our consecration and to the mission
entrusted to us must be done in the spirit of obedience and discernment. In this piece,
Consecrated persons become the locus or locale for a theological reflection on the
dialogue between obedience and discernment.