The shared topic in today’s Scripture readings is one of prophets and prophecy. From his consecration in the womb, the prophet Jeremiah is summoned to prophecy to the nations. In St. Luke’s Gospel, Jesus professes that the messianic prophecy from Isaiah is completed in Him; enraged, His hometown community rejects His message.       St. Paul confirms to the Corinthian community (see: long version) that prophecy given as a gift is ineffective unless done with love. Are we, as Christian stewards, listening to Jesus as prophet through His teachings of Truth? Through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, do we have the courage to defend, with love, the Church’s stance against abortion, euthanasia, same-sex unions, and other moral challenges presented by today’s secular culture? Reference the Catechism of the Catholic Church for insight into Catholic teaching.