Contempt for Prophets! 14th Sunday of the Year, B – July 4, 2021. Readings: Ezekiel 2:2-5; Ps 122:1-5; 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 & Gospel – Mark 6:1-6. Theme: Contempt for Prophets! Introduction Beloved in Christ, our liturgy unveils the mandate and burden of prophethood. It discloses the indispensable role of prophets in the society on the one hand and the contempt they face on the other. In fact, it particularly reveals the conspiracy theories prophets have had to deal with but assures that they should not to lose sight of their calling. We shall situate the theme “Contempt for Prophets” around pastoral lessons. Background & Summary of the Readings