Homilia w Eucharystii niedzielnej

Abstract

The homily is a form of preaching that is always given within a cult. Hence in its nature it is connected with the Eucharist. First of all the connection consists in the homily being an integral part of liturgy, i.e. it has the character of liturgy. It is a proclamation and in a way actualization of salvation. The homily is also connected with the context of the whole liturgy. First, it is inscribed in the structure of liturgy of the word, and then it bridges the gap between itself and the Eucharist liturgy. The homily is an explanation of the holy text, which means the texts of the lectionary and of the Mass book. The homily is a prolongation of the proclaimed God’s Word that should be interpreted in the light of the texts of the Mass form. In this way liturgy becomes the fundamental exegetic place for the text of the Bible. The homily is also a mystagogic introduction into the celebration of a mystery, which means the mystery of the given day, and the mystery of the Eucharist itself. In homily preaching always Christ present and acting in the celebrated Eucharist should be pointed to. The mystagogic role of the homily also consists in taking into consideration the theology of the liturgical year understood as the itinerary of Christian faith and life.