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1 : a usually short sermon

2 : a lecture or discourse on a moral theme

3 : an inspirational catchphrase; also ~> platitude

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• The calendar features serene photographs captioned by inspirational proverbs and homilies.

• "Deacons are ordained ministers in the Catholic Church but do not have the rank of priest. They can give homilies and preside at weddings, funerals and baptisms, but they cannot celebrate Mass." - Tom Kington, The Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2016