hom·i·ly 
/ˈhɑ:məli/ noun
plural hom·i·lies /ˈhɑ:məli/ noun formal 1 [count] : a usually short talk on a religious or moral topic
▪ The priest gave a brief homily on forgiveness. 2 : advice that is often not wanted [count] ▪ We had to listen to another one of his homilies about the value of public service. [noncount] ▪ a politician with a fondness for homily
▪ The priest gave a brief homily on forgiveness.
