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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, Evangelical Lutheran, Anglican, and Eastern Orthodox Churches, a homily is usually given during Mass (Divine Liturgy or Holy Qurbana for Orthodox, Eastern Lutheran, 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.

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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.

See also

  • Homiliarium
  • Homiletics
  • Postil
  • Dharma talk
  • D'var Torah
  • Quranic studies

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
  • Bibleinterpretation.org Bible Interpretation by Rev. Abraham Mutholath in English.
  • Bibleinterpretation.ai AI Bible Interpretation by Fr. Abraham Mutholathu Foundation NFP.
  • Biblereflection.org Bible Interpretation with reflection by Rev. Abraham Mutholath in English.
  • Christianhomily.com Sunday and Feast Homily Resources in English and Homily Videos in Malayalam by Fr. Abraham Mutholath
  • Homily Videos in Malayalam by Fr. Abraham Mutholath
  • Daily Homilies Website
  • Read Malayalam and English Homilies, Reflections and Talks By Archbishop Soosa Pakiam, Metropolitan Archdiocese of Trivandrum
  • 2002 General Instruction of the Roman Missal – England and Wales edition (pdf)