Latreutyczny wymiar homilii
Latreutical Dimension of Homily

Summary/Abstract: As an integral part of the liturgy homily possesses all of her dynamic. It is inscribed in descending stream of the liturgy and in her ascending stream, described as latreutical. This article discusses the implications which flow from latreutical dimension of homily for her preparation and delivery, as well as for her language, contents and theology. As a hymn of gratitude for magnolia Dei, homily not only tells those assembled that God's word is fulfilled in their hearing, but also praises God for this fulfillment. Therefore homily's language should be congruous with the prayer's language, and in her contents homily should be more kerygmatic than catechetical, as well as christocentric and mistagogical. Then it will stimulate the faithful to give praise to God through prayer and sacrifice of their lives. It should be remembered that worship is being done „through Christ, with Christ and in Christ” within homily. It is Christ himself who praises Father in the Holy Spirit. Homilist himself and his words become only the instrument of this worship.

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