20th JULY: ST ELIJAH
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1. Elias (Elijah) lived in the 8th century B.C.; the great Prophet raised up in the Kingdom of Israel to reprove the Ten Fallen Tribes. His works are set forth in the Books of Kings. The tradition is that, carried away from
#God #prophet #Bible
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1. Elias (Elijah) lived in the 8th century B.C.; the great Prophet raised up in the Kingdom of Israel to reprove the Ten Fallen Tribes. His works are set forth in the Books of Kings. The tradition is that, carried away from
#God #prophet #Bible
2. this world in a chariot of fire he has to reappear on earth, and to die for Christ at the end of time (Apc 11). The Carmelite Order, tracing its origin to the "sons of the prophets"(4 [2]Kings 1:13), venerates St Elias as its founder.
(fr. Book of Saints, Monks of Ramsgate)
(fr. Book of Saints, Monks of Ramsgate)
3. PRAYER:
Almighty, ever-living God,
your prophet Elijah
lived always in your presence
and was zealous for the honour due to your name.
May we, your servants,
always seek your face
and bear witness to your love.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Almighty, ever-living God,
your prophet Elijah
lived always in your presence
and was zealous for the honour due to your name.
May we, your servants,
always seek your face
and bear witness to your love.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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