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noun
- 1. a religious discourse which is intended primarily for spiritual edification rather than doctrinal instruction.
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HOMILY definition: 1. a piece of spoken or written advice about how someone should behave: 2. a piece of spoken or…. Learn more.
1. : a usually short sermon. a priest delivering his homily. 2. : a lecture or discourse on or of a moral theme. 3. : an inspirational catchphrase. also : platitude. Did you know? Homily Has Greek Roots. Gather round for a succinct history of homily.
A homily is a sermon or religious speech offering encouragement or moral correction. Isn’t it strange how sometimes, when you're struggling with something, a preacher comes on TV giving a homily on that same problem?! Too bad it happens when you do bad stuff, too.
A homily (from Greek ὁμιλία, homilía) is a commentary that follows a reading of scripture, giving the "public explanation of a sacred doctrine" or text. The works of Origen and John Chrysostom (known as Paschal Homily) are considered exemplary forms of Christian homily.
Homily definition: a sermon, usually on a Biblical topic and usually of a nondoctrinal nature.. See examples of HOMILY used in a sentence.
HOMILY meaning: 1. a piece of spoken or written advice about how someone should behave: 2. a piece of spoken or…. Learn more.
noun. /ˈhɒməli/ /ˈhɑːməli/ (plural homilies) (formal, often disapproving) a speech or piece of writing giving advice on the correct way to behave, etc. She delivered a homily on the virtues of family life. I don’t need a little homily from him about how to lead my life. Topics Suggestions and advice c2. Word Origin.
A homily is a speech or piece of writing in which someone complains about the state of something or tells people how they ought to behave. [ formal ] ...a receptive audience for his homily on moral values.
1. (Ecclesiastical Terms) a sermon or discourse on a moral or religious topic. 2. moralizing talk or writing. [C14: from Church Latin homīlia, from Greek: discourse, from homilein to converse with, from homilos crowd, from homou together + ilē crowd] ˈhomilist n.
Homily definition: A sermon, especially one intended to explain the practical and moral implications of a particular scriptural passage.
