October 22

John-Roger Hinkins was born in 1934 and became a prominent spiritual leader. In 1968 he founded the Movement of Spiritual Inner Awareness (MSIA), teaching personal growth and meditation practices. He authored more than 100 books on spirituality, self-awareness, and healing. Hinkins traveled worldwide leading seminars and workshops aimed at inner transformation. He developed the Code of the Soul teachings, blending Eastern philosophies with Western psychology. Critics questioned his methods, but he maintained a devoted following until his death in 2014. His legacy continues through MSIA centers and online communities.

Gustavo Gutiérrez is a Dominican priest and theologian credited with founding liberation theology in the 1960s. He emphasized the church's role in addressing poverty and injustice, blending Catholic doctrine with social analysis. Gutiérrez's seminal work, A Theology of Liberation, challenged traditional views and sparked global debate. He taught theology at the University of Notre Dame and other institutions, mentoring scholars worldwide. His ideas influenced social movements across Latin America and reshaped discussions on faith and politics. Despite controversy, Gutiérrez's work endures as a call for solidarity with marginalized communities and ethical engagement.