The prophet is inspiration for the faithful for fidelity for God and courage in difficult times
July 20 is the day of Saintelija, known for his loyalty to God and to face difficult times with courage and determination. He was a prophet of the ninth century BC, born in Tisbe, in the northern kingdom, during the period in which the people were divided between Israel and Judas. He lived under the kingdom of Ahab, known for the promotion of idolatry and persecute the prophets of God. His mission was to bring the people back to loyalty to the only God, as his name indicates, which means “the Lord is my God”.
One of the most surprising episodes of its history is in 1 king 18, when Elia confronts the idolatry of Ahab, proposing a test to reveal who the real God was: “Bring two sterries. They choose one, cut him into pieces and put it on the wood, but they did not turn on the other bell and do not highlight the other bell and do not highlight the other bell and I will not put it in light light the other bell and I will not highlight 24 24 years)
After the proposal, the people of Israel and hundreds of Prophets of Baal and Aserà gathered on Mount Carmelo, where he was requested by Elia. In the place, the prophets of Baal crying to the false God without success. Elias, therefore, the altar of the Lord reconstructed With twelve stones – one for each tribe of the descendants of Jacob – he prepared the sacrifice, dug a moat and wet everything with water three times. Then he prayed:
“O Lord, God of Abraham, of Isaac and Israel, who today becomes known that you are God in Israel and that I am your servant and that I did all these things for your order. Reply, O Lord, answer, that this people can know that you, O Lord, are God and that they make their hearts to return to you.” The fire of the Lord descended and consumed the holocaust, the wood, the stones, the earth and all the water of the moat. Given this, the people pronounced and declared: “The Lord is God! The Lord is God!” (1 king 18: 36-39)
Prayers for Santo Elias
St. Elia, as shows its history, had an adamant faith and an extraordinary courage in the face of challenges. In resorting to him in prayer, we are looking for strength, protection and spiritual renewal. Below, check the prayers dedicated to this great prophet!
1. Prayer for the intercession of St. Elijah
Saint Elijah, bulwark of faith and burning defender of divine purity, in your intercession we place our trust. May your courage inspire our hearts to face the challenges with an admirable determination. Prophet of the Most High, that your extraordinary actions are a lighthouse for our spiritual journey.
Prophet of Carmel, your irremovable devotion faced the wickedness and restored true adoration. I educate us to persevere in justice, even if afflicted by storms of disbelief.
For the difficulties that afflict us, we ask you powerful intercession. This, while sending the fire of the sky, we can invoke the divine force to overcome the obstacles. Get the grace to live with the same passion and devotion that characterized you, remaining still in faith and love for God.
Saint Elia, your presence in the transfiguration of the Lord attests to your closeness to the divine. I intercepted for us so that we can glimpse the celestial glory in the vicissitudes of existence.
St. Elia, protector of those who face evidence, guide us and strengthen us in our spiritual walk. May your life of miracles and divine interventions be an example of total delivery to the will of God. Amen.
2. Prayer to reconnect with Divine
The Holy Prophet Elijah, Carmel’s admirable father, clearly looks to your son who, under your inspiration, tries to follow the path that leads to holiness. I covered myself with the zeal of the Lord, infused in my heart the love for good, increases hope and charity in me, so that I can discover in the life of men the true God who passes, and with you he can climb to the top of Mount Carmel, the Mount of the Lord who lives and reigns forever. Amen.
3. Prayer to Sant’Elijah to reach a grace
Lord, God of guests, who have manifested your power in Sant’Elija, prophet, defender of justice, ethics and life, being of God among the people; Give me strength and courage to walk. That the divine Holy Spirit Come illuminated me On dark nights. Give me from the desert of life, from the lack of faith, from the gods of modernity.
He meets this plea in this moment of tiredness and indecision. (Order) May the Virgin of Carmo and St. Elia cover me with the sacred cloak and revisit me with the scapular saint. For our Lord Jesus Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Source: Terra
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