Homily

Sermon usually referring to the Gospel reading for the day

SermonSermon A talk which provides religious instruction or exhortation usually referring to the GospelGospel (Greek evangelion, Old English godspel 'good news') 1. The central message of the Christian faith concerning salvation. 2. Title given to the four New Testament books which describe the life of Christ i.e. Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. 3. A reading taken from one of the four Gospels which has the place of honour in the Eucharist reading for the day