About Saint Obadiah the Prophet
Obadiah is the prophetic voice behind the shortest book of the Old Testament. Speaking after violence against Jerusalem, he condemned Edom for pride, betrayal, and taking advantage of a neighbor’s disaster. His oracle insists that nations are accountable to God and ends with hope that the Lord’s kingdom will overcome cycles of domination and dispossession.
Prayer
Pray with Saint Obadiah the Prophet
God of justice, through Saint Obadiah’s intercession, keep us from profiting by another people’s disaster. Humble proud nations, defend the displaced, and teach us to stand beside neighbors rather than exploit their hour of weakness. Amen.
