homily

[US]/'hɒmɪlɪ/
[UK]/ˈhɑməli/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

homily
n. moral or religious lesson; sermon

Example Sentences

they dismissed such corporate homilies as boardroom hokum.

she delivered her homily about the need for patience.

The priest delivered a homily on forgiveness during the Sunday service.

She listened attentively to the homily about the importance of kindness.

The homily touched many hearts with its message of love and compassion.

He drew inspiration from the homily and decided to volunteer at a local charity.

The homily emphasized the value of humility and selflessness.

Attending weekly homilies has become a cherished tradition for many families.

The homily encouraged parishioners to show kindness to those in need.

She found solace in the homily's words of comfort and hope.

The homily resonated with the congregation, leading to moments of reflection and introspection.

The priest delivered a powerful homily that left a lasting impact on the audience.

Real-world Examples

He was a philosopher, full of little sayings and homilies about the ways of the world.

Source: New Concept English: Vocabulary On-the-Go, Book Three.

It is your side that needs that little homily, I think.

Source: The Gadfly (Original Version)

'You are treated to a little homily and fined'.

Source: A handsome face.

It was a homily packed with moral platitudes and deadly dull.

Source: The Red and the Black (Part Four)

It shows itself in acts rather than in words, and has more influence than homilies or protestations.

Source: "Little Women" original version

The congregation chanted hymns, recited " Our Father" and " The Lord is my shepherd, " heard the smiling Rector's homily.

Source: Friday Flash Fiction - 100-word Micro Fiction

So Pope Francis just gave a speech recently in Slovakia, where he was talking to priests about the homilies that they're giving.

Source: TED Talks (Video Edition) Compilation of July 2022

During his homily, the pope said the faith of the church was marred by divisions and rivalry among the clergy—an implicit criticism of recent infighting within the Vatican.

Source: BBC Listening February 2013 Collection

It was an act of humility, Pope Francis explained in a short homily to show that he is at the service of others, particularly the poor and the marginalized.

Source: BBC Listening Compilation April 2013

Haphazard among the sermons and homilies, the travels, the lives of the Saints, the Fathers, the histories of the church, were old-fashioned novels; and these Philip at last discovered.

Source: The Shackles of Life (Part One)

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