Difference between Sermon and Homily

What is the difference between Sermon and Homily?

Sermon as a noun is religious discourse; a written or spoken address on a religious or moral matter while Homily as a noun is a sermon, especially concerning a practical matter

Sermon

Part of speech: noun

Definition: religious discourse; a written or spoken address on a religious or moral matter a lengthy speech of reproval

Homily

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A sermon, especially concerning a practical matterA moralizing lectureA platitude

We hope you now know whether to use Sermon or Homily in your sentence.

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