Doxology, an expression of praise to God.

What is the purpose of a doxology?

At its core, the doxology is both a hymn of praise and a hymn of thanksgiving that expresses gratitude to God “from whom all blessings flow.” It is often sung in churches, such as here at Knox, during the time of offering as a way to say “thank you!” to God.

What is a doxology in the Catholic Church?

The brief chant or song that comes at the end of a prayer in a Catholic church is one kind of doxology. ... The word comes from the Greek doxologia, "praise or glory," a combination of doxa, "glory," and logos, "a speaking."