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==Origin==
[http://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]
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]].
==Definitions==
*1: a usually short [[sermon]]
*2: a [[lecture]] or [[discourse]] on or of a [[moral]] theme
*3: an [[inspirational]] catchphrase; also : platitude
==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]].
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]].
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 [[colloquial]] usage, ''homily'' often means a sermon concerning a [[practical]] matter, a moralizing [[lecture]] or [[admonition]], or an [[inspirational]] saying or platitude.
==See also==
*'''''[[Sermon]]'''''
[[Category: Religion]]
==Origin==
[http://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]
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]].
==Definitions==
*1: a usually short [[sermon]]
*2: a [[lecture]] or [[discourse]] on or of a [[moral]] theme
*3: an [[inspirational]] catchphrase; also : platitude
==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]].
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]].
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 [[colloquial]] usage, ''homily'' often means a sermon concerning a [[practical]] matter, a moralizing [[lecture]] or [[admonition]], or an [[inspirational]] saying or platitude.
==See also==
*'''''[[Sermon]]'''''
[[Category: Religion]]