homily

Meanings

• noun

  A religious talk given by a priest or minister after the sermon in a church.

  - "The homily given by Father John during the Sunday mass was inspiring."
  - "After the sermon, the priest delivered a powerful homily."

• noun

  A lengthy discourse or speech, especially one given as a form of moral instruction.

  - "The coach gave a passionate homily to the team before the game."
  - "The principal delivered a stern homily to the students who misbehaved."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with homily
hymnal , symphony , anally , pastorally

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Variants

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homilies , homily

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Etymology

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From Old English 'homilie,' meaning 'instruction,' from 'hom,' meaning 'at home,' and 'leas,' meaning 'free.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'homily' comes from the Old English word 'homilie,' which means 'instruction.'

2. The homily is a significant part of the Catholic Mass, and it is meant to connect the Scripture readings to the daily lives of the congregation.

3. The homily is often delivered from the pulpit or altar, and it is considered a sacred moment in the Mass.

4. The homily is not a sermon, but rather a talk given after the sermon to provide further spiritual guidance and reflection.

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Related Concepts

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1. sermon: A long spoken religious discourse, often given from a pulpit.

2. homiletics: The branch of theology concerned with the art and technique of preaching.

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Culture

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In Christian tradition, the homily is an essential part of the Mass, and it is considered a sacred moment where the priest connects the Scripture readings to the daily lives of the congregation. The homily is meant to provide spiritual guidance, comfort, and inspiration.

How to Memorize "homily"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a priest delivering a sermon in a church, then think of the homily as the message or moral instruction given afterwards.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'homily' with 'moral instruction' or 'religious talk'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym HOMILY: 'H' for Homily, 'O' for religious 'O'ration, 'M' for Moral 'I'nspiration, 'L' for Life application, and 'Y' for Your spiritual growth.

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