homily

Definition

A religious sermon or discourse, typically given by a member of the clergy during a church service to provide moral or spiritual instruction.

Etymology

The word originates from the Late Latin 'homilia', which comes from the Greek 'homilia', meaning 'conversation' or 'communion'. It evolved from the idea of a simple, informal instruction given to a congregation.

In the news

In the article, the pope delivered a homily during an outdoor Mass at the port of Rimini, using the sermon to contrast worldly distractions with the spiritual refreshment of encountering God.

Catholic culture of love can counter the lies of hatred, power, pope says

Catholic Saskatoon News

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