—the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. It is deeply rooted in the biblical narrative of the three mysterious visitors who appeared to Abraham at the Oak of Mamre (Genesis 18), which tradition often interprets as a prefiguration of the Trinity. Key Themes and Theological Focus
The is not for the faint of heart. It is a prophetic, almost apocalyptic, proclamation. Kiko Argüello, echoing the desert fathers and the radical Gospel, seems to say: "The world is on fire. The angels are flying. Wake up."
Argüello interprets these three angels as three successive "kerygmatic cries" addressed to modern humanity. Catequesis De Los Tres Angeles Kiko Arguello
While approved by the Pontifical Council for the Laity (now Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life) as part of the Neocatechumenal Way's statutes, the catechesis has drawn criticism from some theologians and bishops:
In the vast landscape of contemporary Catholic theology and evangelization, few initiatives have sparked as much interest, devotion, and theological reflection as the (Catechesis of the Three Angels). This specific set of teachings, rooted in the Neo-Catechumenal Way, offers a profound meditation on the role of the Archangels—Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael—and their relevance to the spiritual battles and existential struggles of modern humanity. —the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit
In the vast landscape of post-Vatican II Catholic renewal movements, the (Camino Neocatecumenal) stands as one of the most recognizable—and controversial—forces in modern evangelization. Founded by Spanish artist Kiko Argüello (together with Carmen Hernández, who died in 2016), the Way has produced thousands of communities worldwide. At the heart of its kerygmatic proclamation lies a specific, powerful, and often misunderstood catechetical tool: La Catequesis de los Tres Angeles (The Catechesis of the Three Angels).
The result was a series of catechetical teachings aimed at shedding light on the current historical moment. Central to this series is the catechesis on the Three Angels. Argüello posits that to understand the Church's struggle today, one must understand the ministry of these three Archangels and the warning delivered by the "Three Angels" in the Book of Revelation. It is a prophetic, almost apocalyptic, proclamation
“Then I saw another angel flying in midheaven, with an eternal gospel to proclaim to those who live on the earth… He said in a loud voice, ‘Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of his judgment has come.’ … A second angel followed, saying, ‘Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great!’ … A third angel followed them, saying, ‘If anyone worships the beast… they will drink the wine of God’s wrath.’”
Argüello connects these apocalyptic messages to the nature and mission of the three Archangels, creating a bridge between the Old and New Testaments to provide a roadmap for the modern Christian.