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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