Definition of Homily

a brief speech on a moral or religious subject

Examples of Homily in a sentence

People around the world watched as the pope delivered a homily on the subject of kindness.  

For the past ten years, our priest has read the same homily on Easter Sunday.  

The pastor’s homily was so boring it put everyone to sleep.  

Since Amy is strongly opposed to capital punishment, she is constantly giving a homily on the sin of killing.  

The minister’s homily inspired me to help feed the homeless in my community.  

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