Description: In the ends of the prayer, why is Elijah such an important figure. Elijah is the father of the prophets, the Catholic Catechism tells us. The mission of the prophets was to educate the people of God so that they might experience conversion of the heart, than rather merely participating in the ritual practices of religion. St. James in referring to Elijah says, "The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective. This is affirmed when Elijah asks God to restore the life of the son of a widow and the Lord hears and answers Elijah's prayer. On Mount Carmel, Elijah challenges 450 prophets of Baal to a prayer dual before all the Israelites. Baal proves to be a false God, giving no answer to pleas from his prophet. While the God of Israel proves to be the true God, by producing in response to Elijah's intercessory prayer, a mighty fire to consume the holocaust. This is Peggy Stanton and this has been the Order of Malta's Minute With the Catechism.
A Place Of Peace – November 14, 2020