homily
Day 61Level 2HAH-muh-lee
sermon
a sermon or morally instructive lecture
Part of Speech: noun
Synonyms:
platitude
Example Sentence:
In the homily at his inaugural Mass, Pope Francis urges people to protect creation, all persons, the poor and their own souls.
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