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==Origin==

==Origin==

[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English] ''omelie'', from Anglo-French, from Late Latin ''homilia'', from Late Greek, from [[Greek]], [[conversation]], [[discourse]], from ''homilein'' to consort with, address, from ''homilos'' crowd, assembly; akin to Greek ''homos'' same

[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English] ''omelie'', from Anglo-French, from Late Latin ''homilia'', from Late Greek, from [[Greek]], [[conversation]], [[discourse]], from ''homilein'' to consort with, address, from ''homilos'' crowd, assembly; akin to Greek ''homos'' same

*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/14th_century 14th Century]

*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/14th_century 14th Century]

The word ''homily'' is derived from the [[Greek]] word ''homilia'' (from ''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". [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Origen 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]].

The word ''homily'' is derived from the [[Greek]] word ''homilia'' (from ''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". [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Origen 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]].

==Definitions==

==Definitions==

*1:  a usually short [[sermon]]

*1:  a usually short [[sermon]]

*3:  an [[inspirational]] catchphrase; also :  platitude

*3:  an [[inspirational]] catchphrase; also :  platitude

==Description==

==Description==

A '''homily''' is a [[commentary]] that follows a [[reading]] of [[scripture]]. In [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church Catholic], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anglican_Communion Anglican], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lutheranism Lutheran], and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_Orthodox_Church Eastern Orthodox Churches], a homily is usually given during Mass ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Divine_Liturgy Divine Liturgy] 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]].

A '''homily''' is a [[commentary]] that follows a [[reading]] of [[scripture]]. In [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church Catholic], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anglican_Communion Anglican], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lutheranism Lutheran], and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_Orthodox_Church Eastern Orthodox Churches], a homily is usually given during Mass ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Divine_Liturgy Divine Liturgy] 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]].

Contemporary [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protestant Protestant] clergy often use the term '''homily''' to describe a short [[sermon]], such as one created for a [[wedding]] or [[funeral]].

Contemporary [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protestant Protestant] clergy often use the term '''homily''' to describe a short [[sermon]], such as one created for a [[wedding]] or [[funeral]].

In certain special occasions in the Episcopal Church including, but not limited to, the traditional Easter Vigil service, ''homily'' may be defined as a summoning of young and/or infantile [[children]], as an immediate precursor to a linguistically [[casual]] and semi-interactive [[monologue]] presented by a bishop or equally highly ranking member of aforementioned clergymen.

In certain special occasions in the Episcopal Church including, but not limited to, the traditional Easter Vigil service, ''homily'' may be defined as a summoning of young and/or infantile [[children]], as an immediate precursor to a linguistically [[casual]] and semi-interactive [[monologue]] presented by a bishop or equally highly ranking member of aforementioned clergymen.