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homily

[hom-uh-lee] / ˈhɒm ə li /
NOUN
sermon
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He said these words only a couple of days after his Easter homily, in which he warned against the “desire for domination.”

From Slate • Apr. 11, 2026

Then he offered one final homily before closing with Bob Dylan’s “Chimes of Freedom.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

In the Ash Wednesday Mass, this bracing mandate is followed by a homily from the priest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

Leo stuck to a very religious homily without any direct reference to current affairs.

From Barron's • Dec. 24, 2025

The homily and marriage sentences were said, at Bono’s request, by Dr. Trefusis.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson




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