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Homily
Commentary that follows a reading of scripture
Commentary that follows a reading of scripture
A homily (from Greek ὁμιλία, homilía) is a commentary that follows a reading of scripture, giving the "public explanation of a sacred doctrine" or text. The works of Origen and John Chrysostom (known as Paschal Homily) are considered exemplary forms of Christian homily.
In Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, and Eastern Orthodox churches, a homily is usually given during Mass (Divine Liturgy or Holy Qurbana for Orthodox and Eastern Catholic Churches, and Divine Service for the Lutheran Church) at the end of the Liturgy of the Word. Many people consider it synonymous with a sermon.
The English word homily is derived from the Ancient Greek word ὁμιλία homilia, which means intercourse or interaction with other people (derived from the word homilos, meaning "a gathering"). The word is used in ("wicked homiliai corrupt good morals"). The related verb is used in (as homiloun), and in (as homilei), both used in the sense of "speaking with". The word later came to have a more technical sense. According to The Catholic Encyclopedia, Origen was the first to distinguish between logos (sermo) and homilia (tractatus).
{{anchor|RCMass}}Roman Catholic Mass homily
The General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM), the official document governing the celebration of Mass, states that:
The GIRM and the 1983 Code of Canon Law prescribe that the preaching of the Homily is reserved to ordained ministers (bishops, priests, and deacons) and never to lay persons, and is required on Sundays, Holy Days of Obligation, and Masses that are celebrated with the participation of a congregation.
Other senses
Contemporary Protestant clergy often use the term 'homily' to describe a short sermon, such as one created for a wedding or funeral.
In colloquial, non-religious, usage, homily often means a sermon concerning a practical matter, a moralizing lecture or admonition, or an inspirational saying or platitude, but sermon is the more appropriate word in these cases.
Footnotes
Bibliography
- Origen. (2010). Homilies on Leviticus, 1-16. United States: Catholic University of America Press.
- Marriott, C., Chrysostom, J., Morris, J. B. (2015). The Homilies of S. John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople, on the Epistle of St. Paul the Apostle to the Romans - Scholar's Choice Edition. United Kingdom: Creative Media Partners, LLC.
- St. John Chrysostom commentary on the Psalms. (1998). United States: Holy Cross Orthodox Press.
- Instructions to Preachers from "Sermons for all the Sundays in the year", Dublin : Duffy (1882) by Alphonsus Liguori
References
- (October 7, 2012). "Homilies for Sundays and Holidays".
- (Jul 30, 2020). "Origen of Alexandria—Homily I on Genesis".
- "The Paschal Sermon".
- (2015-05-07). "Homily - Examples and Definition of Homily".
- "Homily". The Catholic Encyclopedia (1910).
- "General Instruction of the Roman Missal".
- "Code of Canon Law - Book III - The teaching function of the Church (Cann. 756-780)".
- (26 January 2018). "Homily vs Sermon".
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