Piyush Goyal

Western countries have gone through their development cycle and enjoyed the fruits of ruining the environment over many years and are now giving us homilies and pontificating on responsibilities to the environment. I think they need to look inward.

Indian Politician

Gary Hamel

During the ten years I lived in the U.K., I frequently attended an Anglican church just outside of London. I enjoyed the energetic singing and the thoughtful homilies. And yet, I found it easy to be a pew warmer, a consumer, a back row critic.

American Businessman

Frank Deford

I've been delivering these little homilies since 1980 - that's 37 years - and altogether, NPR statisticians tell me, my bloviation total is 1,656 commentaries - and I trust you've hung onto every word.

American Writer

Pope Francis

A beautiful homily, a genuine sermon, must begin with the first proclamation, with the proclamation of salvation. There is nothing more solid, deep and sure than this proclamation.

Argentinian Clergyman

Christine Pelosi

Growing up, in church we had the homily; at home it's what I call the 'momily' - the inspirational and instructive mom-isms that every family has.

Lydia Millet

If I can't find a way to love it, I let it go. Kind of the opposite of the popular homily.

American Novelist

Primarily used in religious settings, often within churches or places of worship.

Religious Context

Usually part of a worship service and linked to a scripture or religious teaching.

Part of Service

Intended to provide moral guidance or spiritual insight, rather than purely information.

Morality Focus

When not religious, it offers advice, often in a way that feels moralizing or didactic.

Advisory Nature

Can imply a tedious, unwelcome lecture about how to behave.

Negative Connotation

It's often seen as long-winded or boring, so brevity can make it more effective.

Potential Boredom

 because kids need structure and the trick i play in all of my school appearances is that when i get through with my little homily to the kids I then invite them to ask questions and when they raised their hands it's come up and I make them come up and stand in front of me I make them stand at attention

Kids need structure -...

 He does look good, because kids need structure, and the trick I play in all of my school appearances is that when I get through with my little homily to the kids, I then invite them to ask questions, and when they raise their hands, I say, "Come up," and I make them come up and stand in front of me.

Homily