Catholic Illustrations
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On This Day: The 1926 United Kingdom general strike ends. (1926)
On May 12, 1926: The 1926 United Kingdom general strike ends. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching
On This Day: Romanian Revolution: Protests continue in Timișoara, Romania, with rioters... (1989)
On December 17, 1989: Romanian Revolution: Protests continue in Timișoara, Romania, with rioters breaking into the Romanian Communist Party's District Committee building and attempting to set it on fi
On This Day: The Central Intelligence Agency releases documents under the Freedom of... (1977)
On July 20, 1977: The Central Intelligence Agency releases documents under the Freedom of Information Act revealing it had engaged in mind-control experiments. This historical event can serve as a po
On This Day: The Italian Duchy of Mirandola surrenders to the Pope. (1511)
On January 19, 1511: The Italian Duchy of Mirandola surrenders to the Pope. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consid
On This Day: The strongest storm in the United Kingdom in 17 years kills 14 people and... (2007)
On January 18, 2007: The strongest storm in the United Kingdom in 17 years kills 14 people and Germany sees the worst storm since 1999 with 13 deaths. Cyclone Kyrill causes at least 44 deaths across 2
On This Day: San Agustin Church in Manila is officially completed; it is the oldest church... (1607)
On January 19, 1607: San Agustin Church in Manila is officially completed; it is the oldest church still standing in the Philippines. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: The world's largest ocean liner, RMS Queen Mary 2, makes its maiden voyage. (2004)
On January 12, 2004: The world's largest ocean liner, RMS Queen Mary 2, makes its maiden voyage. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about showing Christ-like compassion
On This Day: World War II: Soviet and Bulgarian forces capture Vienna. (1945)
On April 13, 1945: World War II: Soviet and Bulgarian forces capture Vienna. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consi
On This Day: World War II: A Japanese submarine sinks AHS Centaur off the coast of... (1943)
On May 14, 1943: World War II: A Japanese submarine sinks AHS Centaur off the coast of Queensland. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its imp
On This Day: Lajos Kossuth presents the Hungarian Declaration of Independence in a closed... (1849)
On April 13, 1849: Lajos Kossuth presents the Hungarian Declaration of Independence in a closed session of the National Assembly. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abo
On This Day: Mary Kies becomes the first woman awarded a U.S. patent, for a technique of... (1809)
On May 5, 1809: Mary Kies becomes the first woman awarded a U.S. patent, for a technique of weaving straw with silk and thread. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On This Day: United States Secretary of State James F. Byrnes announces that the U.S. will... (1946)
On September 6, 1946: United States Secretary of State James F. Byrnes announces that the U.S. will follow a policy of economic reconstruction in postwar Germany. This historical event can serve as a
On This Day: The Italo-Turkish War sees the first use of an airplane in combat when an... (1911)
On October 23, 1911: The Italo-Turkish War sees the first use of an airplane in combat when an Italian pilot makes a reconnaissance flight. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illust
On This Day: Sudan's government imposes Islamic law nationwide, worsening the civil war... (1991)
On January 20, 1991: Sudan's government imposes Islamic law nationwide, worsening the civil war between the country's Muslim north and Christian south. This historical event can serve as a powerful s
On This Day: The Israel-Syria Mixed Armistice Commission brokers the last of four ceasefire... (1949)
On July 20, 1949: The Israel-Syria Mixed Armistice Commission brokers the last of four ceasefire agreements to end the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
On This Day: American Revolution: France formally recognizes the United States. (1777)
On December 17, 1777: American Revolution: France formally recognizes the United States. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of hi
On This Day: French Revolution: Maximilien Robespierre proposes the Self-denying Ordinance. (1791)
On May 15, 1791: French Revolution: Maximilien Robespierre proposes the Self-denying Ordinance. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the event
On This Day: Ugyen Wangchuck is crowned first King of Bhutan. (1907)
On December 17, 1907: Ugyen Wangchuck is crowned first King of Bhutan. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when
On This Day: American Civil War: Battle of New Market, Virginia: Students from the Virginia... (1864)
On May 15, 1864: American Civil War: Battle of New Market, Virginia: Students from the Virginia Military Institute fight alongside the Confederate army to force Union General Franz Sigel out of the Sh
On This Day: Simón Bolívar declares the independence of Gran Colombia in Angostura (now... (1819)
On December 17, 1819: Simón Bolívar declares the independence of Gran Colombia in Angostura (now Ciudad Bolívar in Venezuela). This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about
On This Day: A celestial phenomenon is reported over Nuremberg, described as an aerial... (1561)
On April 14, 1561: A celestial phenomenon is reported over Nuremberg, described as an aerial battle. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the
On This Day: Vietnam War, Battle of Khe Sanh: One of the most publicized and controversial... (1968)
On January 21, 1968: Vietnam War, Battle of Khe Sanh: One of the most publicized and controversial battles of the war begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about h
On This Day: Cold War: In Philadelphia, Harry Gold pleads guilty to spying for the Soviet... (1950)
On July 20, 1950: Cold War: In Philadelphia, Harry Gold pleads guilty to spying for the Soviet Union by passing secrets from atomic scientist Klaus Fuchs. This historical event can serve as a powerfu
On This Day: Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey, is sentenced to death for treason, on the grounds... (1547)
On January 13, 1547: Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey, is sentenced to death for treason, on the grounds of having quartered his arms to make them similar to those of the King, Henry VIII of England. Thi