The Book of Isaiah is one of the prophetic books of the Old Testament. Isaiah is considered one of the major prophets as this is one of the longer books. Isaiah is preaching a message of reform and renewal. His message is largely directed at the kingdom of Judah, the northern kingdom. The southern kingdom, Israel, is destroyed during this time. The book contains the servant songs, which inform our understanding of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Background Material for the Book of Isaiah
A study Bible or a Catholic commentary on this prophet is a good starting point:
If you are looking for resources related to the reading for a specific liturgical date, you can find that on the resources by liturgical date page.
Below are some resources, reflections, and social media graphics for this prophetic book.
Resources for Isaiah Chapter 34
“Be strong, fear not! Here is your God, he comes with vindication; with divine recompense he comes to save you.” This quote from Isaiah gives us comfort and encouragement.