By Msgr. Charles Pope - There are many roles that come to mind when one thinks of a parish priest or pastor: he is to celebrate the Liturgy, to preach, to teach, and to care for the people’s pastoral needs… Jeremiah refers to a role many of us would not think of. As he reflects on his prophetic role, Jeremiah says to the Lord, Remember that I stood before you to speak in their behalf, to turn away your wrath from them (Jer 18:20).