Jesus Fulfills All Old Testament Messianic Prophecies- Mar 21 – Homily – Fr Maximilian
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Fr Maximilian gives the homily at New Bedford, on Mar 21, 2026, unpacking the irony of the chief priests and Pharisees correctly citing Micah's prophecy of the Messiah from Bethlehem while rejecting Jesus for his Nazareth upbringing in Galilee.
Father highlights the irony in today's Gospel: the chief priests and Pharisees accurately quote Micah, foretelling the Messiah's birth in Bethlehem, Judea—just as Jesus was born there during the visit of the three kings to Herod. Yet, they reject him because he grew up in Nazareth, Galilee, misunderstanding his true origins. He explains Galilee's northern location near Assyria, leading to divisions after the Israelite exiles, fostering disdain between regions. Despite this, many followed Jesus until his Passion. As God incarnate who fulfills all Old Testament Scriptures, Jesus is infallible truth—we must follow him wholeheartedly, especially in Lent through mortifications, dying to self, and the obedience of faith, assuring our salvation and union in paradise.
USCCB Micah 5 – Bethlehem Messiah prophecy – https://bible.usccb.org/bible/micah/5?2
USCCB Matthew 2 – Magi Herod Scripture quote – https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/2?4
USCCB John 7 – Pharisees reject Galilean origin – https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/7?41
CCC 528 – Jesus birth fulfills prophecy – http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/para/528.htm
CCC 717 – Christ accomplishes Old Testament promises – http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/para/717.htm
CCC 143 – Obedience of faith definition – http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/para/143.htm
CCC 2087 – Faith obedience against disbelief – http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/para/2087.htm
00:00 - Gospel Passage Irony
00:30 - Micah Prophecy Bethlehem
01:00 - Born Bethlehem Nazareth Raised
01:30 - Galilee History Exile Division
02:30 - Pharisees Disdain Followers
03:00 - Follow Jesus as Truth
04:00 - God Fulfills Scriptures Lent
05:00 - Mortification Obedience Salvation Paradise
Ave Maria!
Mass: Saturday 4th Week of Lent - Wkdy
Readings: - http://usccb.org/bible/readings/032126.cfm
1st: Jeremiah 11:18-20
Resp: Psalms 7:2-3, 9-10, 11-12
Gsp: John 7:40-53
More on the Readings: https://airmaria.com/r?m=1763
Also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VJGEpDM4hY
