Sirach 48:1 (WEB)
Then Elijah arose, the prophet like fire. His word burned like a torch.
Catechism · 1
“While water signifies birth and the fruitfulness of life given in the Holy Spirit, fire symbolizes the transforming energy of the Holy Spirit's actions. the prayer of the prophet Elijah, who "arose like fire" and whose "word burned like a torch," brought down fire from heaven on the sacrifice on Mount Carmel.” — Catechism footnote: Sir 48:1; cf. 1 Kings 18:38-39.
Cross-references · 8
Cited together in Catechism §696.
Cited together in Catechism §696.
Cited together in Catechism §696.
Cited together in Catechism §696.
Cited together in Catechism §696.
Cited together in Catechism §696.
Cited together in Catechism §696.
Cited together in Catechism §696.