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A '''homily''' is a commentary that follows a reading of scripture.<ref name ="homily definition">[http://www83.homepage.villanova.edu/richard.jacobs/homilies/homily-sermon.htm Homilies for Sundays and Holidays]</ref> In [[Catholic Church|Catholic]], [[Anglican Communion|Anglican]], [[Lutheranism|Lutheran]], and [[Eastern Orthodox Church]]es, a homily is usually given during [[Mass (liturgy)|Mass]] ([[Divine Liturgy]] or [[Holy Qurbana]] for Orthodox and Eastern Catholic Churches, and [[Divine Service (Lutheran)|Divine Service]] for the Lutheran Church) at the end of the [[Liturgy]] of the Word. Many people consider it synonymous with a [[sermon]].<ref name ="homily definition"/>
A '''homily''' (from Greek ὁμιλία, ''homilía'') is a commentary that follows a reading of scripture,<ref name ="homily definition">{{cite web |url=http://www83.homepage.villanova.edu/richard.jacobs/homilies/homily-sermon.htm |title=Homilies for Sundays and Holidays |website=Villanova University |date=October 7, 2012 |first1=Richard M. |last1=Jacobs |url-status=live |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20230226060613/http://www83.homepage.villanova.edu/richard.jacobs/homilies/homily-sermon.htm |archive-date= Feb 26, 2023 }}</ref> giving the "public explanation of a sacred doctrine" or text. The works of [[Origen]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Origen of Alexandria—Homily I on Genesis|url=https://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/origen-alexandria-homily-i-on-genesis/ |first1=James T. |last1=Majewski |date= Jul 30, 2020 |access-date=2021-05-10|website=Catholic Culture }}</ref> and [[John Chrysostom]] (known as [[Paschal Homily]])<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Paschal Sermon|url=https://www.oca.org/fs/sermons/the-paschal-sermon|access-date=2021-05-10|website=Orthodox Church in America }}</ref> are considered exemplary forms of Christian homily.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2015-05-07|title=Homily - Examples and Definition of Homily|url=https://literarydevices.net/homily/|access-date=2021-05-10|website=Literary Devices|language=en-US}}</ref>
st jhon Chrysostom is known by his very sweet homilies


In [[Catholic Church|Catholic]], [[Anglican Communion|Anglican]], [[Lutheranism|Lutheran]], and [[Eastern Orthodox Church|Eastern Orthodox church]]es, a homily is usually given during [[Mass (liturgy)|Mass]] ([[Divine Liturgy]] or [[Holy Qurbana]] for Orthodox and Eastern Catholic Churches, and [[Divine Service (Lutheran)|Divine Service]] for the Lutheran Church) at the end of the [[Liturgy]] of the Word. Many people consider it synonymous with a [[sermon]].<ref name ="homily definition"/>
== Etymology ==
According to ''The Catholic Encyclopedia'' (1910) :
<blockquote>
The word homily is derived from the [[Ancient Greek|Greek]] word ὁμιλία ''homilia'' (from ὁμιλεῖν ''homilein''), which means to have communion or hold verbal intercourse with a person. In this sense homilia is used in 1 Corinthians 15:33. In Luke 24:14, we find the word homiloun, and in Acts 24:26, homilei, both used in the sense of "speaking with". [[Origen]] was the first to distinguish between logos (sermo) and homilia (tractatus). Since Origen's time homily has meant, and still means, a commentary, without formal introduction, division, or conclusion, on some part of Sacred Scripture, the aim being to explain the literal, and evolve the spiritual, meaning of the Sacred Text. The latter, as a rule, is the more important; but if, as in the case of Origen, more attention be paid to the former, the homily will be called expository rather than moral or hortatory. It is the oldest form of Christian preaching.<ref name="Catholic Definitions">{{cite web|title=Homily|url=http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/07448a.htm|publisher=The Catholic Encyclopedia (1910)}}</ref>
</blockquote>


The [[English language|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 {{bibleverse|1 Corinthians|15:33|9}} ("wicked ''homiliai'' corrupt good morals"). The related verb is used in {{bibleverse|Luke|24:14|9}} (as ''homiloun''), and in {{bibleverse|Acts|24:26|9}} (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).<ref name="Catholic Definitions">{{cite web|title=Homily|url=http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/07448a.htm|publisher=The Catholic Encyclopedia (1910)}}</ref>
==Roman Catholic Mass homily==
The [[General Instruction of the Roman Missal]] (GIRM)


=={{anchor|RCMass}}<!--[[Roman Catholic Mass homily]] redirects here-->Roman Catholic Mass homily==
{{quotation|29. When the Sacred [[Bible|Scripture]]s are read in the Church, God himself speaks to his people, and [[Christ]], present in his own word, proclaims the [[Gospel]]. Therefore, all must listen with reverence to the readings from God's word, for they make up an element of greatest importance in the Liturgy. Although in the readings from Sacred Scripture God's word is addressed to all people of every era and is understandable to them, nevertheless, a fuller understanding and a greater effectiveness of the word is fostered by a living commentary on the word, that is, the Homily, as part of the liturgical action.}}
The [[General Instruction of the Roman Missal]] (GIRM), the official document governing the celebration of [[Mass (liturgy)|Mass]], states that:


{{quotation|65. The Homily is part of the Liturgy and is strongly recommended, for it is necessary for the nurturing of the Christian life. It should be an exposition of some aspect of the readings from Sacred Scripture or of another text from the Ordinary or from the Proper of the [[Mass (liturgy)|Mass]] of the day and should take into account both the mystery being celebrated and the particular needs of the listeners.}}
{{quotation|65. The Homily is part of the Liturgy and is strongly recommended, for it is necessary for the nurturing of the Christian life. It should be an exposition of some aspect of the readings from Sacred Scripture or of another text from the Ordinary or from the Proper of the [[Mass (liturgy)|Mass]] of the day and should take into account both the mystery being celebrated and the particular needs of the listeners.}}

{{quotation|66. The Homily should ordinarily be given by the [[priest]] celebrant himself. He may entrust it to a [[Concelebration (Catholic Church)|concelebrating]] priest or occasionally, according to circumstances, to the [[deacon]], but never to a lay person. In particular cases and for a just cause, the Homily may even be given by a Bishop or a priest who is present at the celebration but cannot celebrate. There is to be a Homily on Sundays and [[holy day of obligation|holy days of obligation]] at all Masses that are celebrated with the participation of a congregation; it may not be omitted without a serious reason. It is recommended on other days, especially on the weekdays of [[Advent]], [[Lent]] and the [[Easter]] Season, as well as on other festive days and occasions when the people come to church in greater numbers. After the Homily a brief period of silence is appropriately observed.}}


== Other senses ==
== Other senses ==
Contemporary [[Protestant]] clergy often use the term 'homily' to describe a short [[sermon]], such as one created for a [[wedding]] or [[funeral]].<ref name ="homily definition"/>
Contemporary [[Protestant]] clergy often use the term 'homily' to describe a short [[sermon]], such as one created for a [[wedding]] or [[funeral]].<ref name ="homily definition"/>


In colloquial, non-religious, usage, ''homily'' often means a sermon concerning a practical matter, a [[moralize|moralizing]] lecture or admonition, or an inspirational saying or [[platitude]], but sermon is the more appropriate word in these cases.<ref name ="homily definition"/><ref>{{cite web |title=Homily vs Sermon |url=http://grammarist.com/usage/homily-vs-sermon/ |accessdate=8 October 2018}}</ref>
In colloquial, non-religious, usage, ''homily'' often means a sermon concerning a practical matter, a [[moralize|moralizing]] lecture or admonition, or an inspirational saying or [[platitude]], but sermon is the more appropriate word in these cases.<ref name ="homily definition"/><ref>{{cite web |title=Homily vs Sermon |date=26 January 2018 |url=http://grammarist.com/usage/homily-vs-sermon/ |access-date=8 October 2018}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
* [[Homiliarium]]
* [[Homiliarium]]
* [[Homiletics]]
* [[Homiletics]]
* [[Postil]]
* [[Dharma talk]]
* [[D'var Torah]]
* [[D'var Torah]]


== Footnotes ==
== Footnotes ==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}

== 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.
* ''[[s:Sermons for all the Sundays in the year/Instructions to Preachers|Instructions to Preachers]]'' from "Sermons for all the Sundays in the year", ''Dublin : Duffy'' (1882) by [[Alphonsus Liguori]]
* {{Cite Catholic Encyclopedia |wstitle=Homily |volume=7 |first=Patrick A. |last=Beecher}}


==External links==
==External links==
*[https://bibleinterpretation.org/ www.bibleinterpretation.org] Bible Interpretation by Rev. Abraham Mutholath in English.
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*[http://www.christianhomily.com Sunday and Feast Homily Resources in English and Homily Videos in Malayalam by Fr. Abraham Mutholath]
*[https://biblereflection.org/ www.biblereflection.org] Bible Interpretation with reflection by Rev. Abraham Mutholath in English.
*[http://www.dailyhomilies.org Daily Homilies Website]
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*[https://christianhomily.com/ www.christianhomily.com] Sunday and Feast Homily Resources in English and Homily Videos in Malayalam by Fr. Abraham Mutholath
*[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiWpOMlff6zCi7R3xMjZkVJVe5kyVCF9q Homily Videos in Malayalam] by Fr. Abraham Mutholath
*[http://www.dailyhomilies.org Daily Homilies Website] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111202195746/http://www.dailyhomilies.org/ |date=2011-12-02 }}
*[http://latinarchdiocesetrivandrum.org/bishopstalk.php Read Malayalam and English Homilies, Reflections and Talks By Archbishop Soosa Pakiam, Metropolitan Archdiocese of Trivandrum]
*[http://latinarchdiocesetrivandrum.org/bishopstalk.php Read Malayalam and English Homilies, Reflections and Talks By Archbishop Soosa Pakiam, Metropolitan Archdiocese of Trivandrum]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070206123832/http://www.catholic-ew.org.uk/liturgy/Resources/GIRM/Documents/GIRM.pdf 2002 General Instruction of the Roman Missal – England and Wales edition (pdf)]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070206123832/http://www.catholic-ew.org.uk/liturgy/Resources/GIRM/Documents/GIRM.pdf 2002 General Instruction of the Roman Missal – England and Wales edition (pdf)]
*[http://victorcauchi.fortunecity.com/homily.htm Homily Points]
*The Homilies of [[Father Robert S. Smith]] – [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkOnOQitpi0&list=PLHLzqutarkrm5kFVW5noRcsaJ08OYgBqy Smith's Homilies]


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For the fictional character, see Arrietty.

A homily (from Greek ὁμιλία, homilía) is a commentary that follows a reading of scripture,[1] giving the "public explanation of a sacred doctrine" or text. The works of Origen[2] and John Chrysostom (known as Paschal Homily)[3] are considered exemplary forms of Christian homily.[4]

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.[1]

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 1 Corinthians 15:33 ("wicked homiliai corrupt good morals"). The related verb is used in Luke 24:14 (as homiloun), and in Acts 24:26 (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).[5]

Roman Catholic Mass homily

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The General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM), the official document governing the celebration of Mass, states that:

65. The Homily is part of the Liturgy and is strongly recommended, for it is necessary for the nurturing of the Christian life. It should be an exposition of some aspect of the readings from Sacred Scripture or of another text from the Ordinary or from the Proper of the Mass of the day and should take into account both the mystery being celebrated and the particular needs of the listeners.

Other senses

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Contemporary Protestant clergy often use the term 'homily' to describe a short sermon, such as one created for a wedding or funeral.[1]

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.[1][6]

See also

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Footnotes

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  1. ^ a b c d Jacobs, Richard M. (October 7, 2012). "Homilies for Sundays and Holidays". Villanova University. Archived from the original on Feb 26, 2023.
  2. ^ Majewski, James T. (Jul 30, 2020). "Origen of Alexandria—Homily I on Genesis". Catholic Culture. Retrieved 2021-05-10.
  3. ^ "The Paschal Sermon". Orthodox Church in America. Retrieved 2021-05-10.
  4. ^ "Homily - Examples and Definition of Homily". Literary Devices. 2015-05-07. Retrieved 2021-05-10.
  5. ^ "Homily". The Catholic Encyclopedia (1910).
  6. ^ "Homily vs Sermon". 26 January 2018. Retrieved 8 October 2018.

Bibliography

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  • 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
  • Beecher, Patrick A. (1910). "Homily" . In Herbermann, Charles (ed.). Catholic Encyclopedia. Vol. 7. New York: Robert Appleton Company.
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