This is the 10746th most frequent Portuguese word.
homilia
A religious discourse or sermon, typically on a moral or spiritual topic.
Here, 'homilia' is used to describe a religious discourse or sermon given by the priest during a liturgical celebration.
O padre entregou uma homilia inspiradora após a leitura do Evangelho.
The priest delivered an inspiring homily after the reading of the Gospel.
In this sentence, 'homilia' is figuratively used to denote a moralizing talk or lecture meant to teach about ethical behavior.
Durante a aula, o professor trouxe uma homilia sobre ética e moral.
During the class, the teacher brought a homily about ethics and morals.
In this usage, 'homilia' implies an informal yet serious discourse addressing values in a non-religious context.