Discernimento profetico della storia nella liturgia e nella teologia dell’Apocalisse
Abstract
The intent of the present exegetical investigation, with clear pastoral implications, is to show how the Church, since the beginning, has considered discernment regarding history an essential activity for carrying out her own saving mission. From the New Testament canon, that is, from what is the «measure» of the faith experience of all Christians, there arises an invitation not to be missed to ensure a place for discernment within the Church. The Book of Revelation, in fact, can be considered a «manual of ecclesial
discernment», conceived in any case by an inspired prophet – the apostle John or one on his behalf –, but destined for entire hristian communities, who, especially in a liturgical context, would find themselves having to carry forward his «spiritual» discernment.