CATHOLIC FAITH

  Image of Eleven prophets of God By Edward Matulanya Explore the lives, teachings, and significance of prophets in the Roman Catholic Church. Learn about major prophets, their messages, trials, miracles, and how they prepared the way for Jesus Christ. 1. Definition of a Prophet in Roman Catholic Teaching In Roman Catholic theology, a prophet is a person chosen and inspired by God to proclaim God’s word to His people, especially in situations of moral failure, injustice, or spiritual unfaithfulness. The prophetic role is not limited to foretelling future events but is primarily concerned with revealing God’s will and calling people to conversion (Catholic Church, 1997; Hahn, 2009).  The Catechism of the Catholic Church explains that God speaks through prophets to form His people and prepare them for salvation history, culminating in Jesus Christ (Catholic Church, 1997, paras. 64– 65). 2. Nature and Role of Prophets in Catholic Theology Prophets have various role in the Church ...