FAITH OF ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

  Eleven prophets of God By Edward Matulanya Here are categories, major, and minor prophets according to Roman Catholic Church. Categories of prophets The Catholic tradition recognizes both the “Major Prophets” and the “Minor Prophets” of the Hebrew Scriptures. Eleven widely recognized prophets include: 1. Isaiah – Prophet of messianic hope. 2. Jeremiah – Prophet of the new covenant. 3. Ezekiel – Prophet of the exile and restoration. 4. Daniel – Visionary of God’s sovereignty. 5. Hosea – Spoke of God’s steadfast love. 6. Joel – Proclaimed the coming “Day of the Lord.” 7. Amos – Champion of social justice. 8. Obadiah – Warned of Edom’s downfall. 9. Jonah – Called Nineveh to repentance. 10. Micah – Foretold Bethlehem as the Messiah’s birthplace. 11. Malachi – Last of the Old Testament prophets, announced the coming messenger. These prophets are commemorated in Catholic liturgy through readings, feast days (some local), and inclusion in the Roman Martyrology, the official list of sain...