👉 In theology and biblical studies, a homily is a sermon or prayer addressed to a group of people. It is typically delivered in a church service setting and often includes prayers, readings from the Bible, and hymns. Homilists are usually ordained ministers who lead sermons that convey spiritual truth and guidance for their listeners. The term "homilies" refers to these sermons, which can be found in various forms such as recitations of biblical texts, sermons by other preachers,