Catholic Illustrations
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On This Day: Andrei Zhdanov, Chairman of the Finnish Allied Commission, submitted to the... (1946)
On January 8, 1946: Andrei Zhdanov, Chairman of the Finnish Allied Commission, submitted to the Finnish War Criminal Court an interrogation report by General Erich Buschenhagen, a German prisoner of w
On This Day: Danish prince Wilhelm Georg is chosen as King George of Greece. (1863)
On March 30, 1863: Danish prince Wilhelm Georg is chosen as King George of Greece. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider us
On This Day: Start of the 2018 Armenian revolution. (2018)
On March 31, 2018: Start of the 2018 Armenian revolution. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when p
On This Day: Maya king Yuknoom Yich'aak K'ahk' assumes the crown of Calakmul. (686)
On April 3, 686: Maya king Yuknoom Yich'aak K'ahk' assumes the crown of Calakmul. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider usi
On This Day: Delaware becomes the first state to ratify the United States Constitution. (1787)
On December 7, 1787: Delaware becomes the first state to ratify the United States Constitution. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discov
On This Day: The Bosnian War begins. (1992)
On April 6, 1992: The Bosnian War begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about h
On This Day: The Kenyan Army suffers its worst defeat ever in a battle with Al-Shabaab... (2016)
On January 15, 2016: The Kenyan Army suffers its worst defeat ever in a battle with Al-Shabaab Islamic insurgents in El-Adde, Somalia. An estimated 150 Kenyan soldiers are killed in the battle. This
On This Day: Eighty Years' War: The Siege of Haarlem ends after seven months. (1573)
On July 13, 1573: Eighty Years' War: The Siege of Haarlem ends after seven months. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
On This Day: Constantinople falls to the Crusaders of the Fourth Crusade, temporarily ending... (1204)
On April 13, 1204: Constantinople falls to the Crusaders of the Fourth Crusade, temporarily ending the Byzantine Empire. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how Go
On This Day: The George Cross is awarded "to the island fortress of Malta" by King George VI. (1942)
On April 15, 1942: The George Cross is awarded "to the island fortress of Malta" by King George VI. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its im
On This Day: World War II: The assault on Monte Cassino, Italy begins. (1944)
On February 15, 1944: World War II: The assault on Monte Cassino, Italy begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Co
On This Day: After an eight-year conflict, Baldwin III of Jerusalem wins sole control of the... (1152)
On April 20, 1152: After an eight-year conflict, Baldwin III of Jerusalem wins sole control of the Kingdom of Jerusalem from his mother Melisende. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: Four police officers are killed after being struck by a truck on the Eastern... (2020)
On April 22, 2020: Four police officers are killed after being struck by a truck on the Eastern Freeway in Melbourne while speaking to a speeding driver, marking the largest loss of police lives in Vi
On This Day: The King James Version of the Bible is published for the first time in London,... (1611)
On May 2, 1611: The King James Version of the Bible is published for the first time in London, England, by printer Robert Barker. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abo
On This Day: American Revolution: Lancaster, Pennsylvania becomes the capital of the United... (1777)
On September 27, 1777: American Revolution: Lancaster, Pennsylvania becomes the capital of the United States for one day after Congress evacuates Philadelphia. This historical event can serve as a po
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: French Revolutionary Wars: A naval battle between a French ship of the line and... (1797)
On January 13, 1797: French Revolutionary Wars: A naval battle between a French ship of the line and two British frigates off the coast of Brittany ends with the French vessel running aground, resulti
On This Day: In Manchester, New Hampshire, fourteen-year-old Pamela Mason is murdered. Edward... (1964)
On January 13, 1964: In Manchester, New Hampshire, fourteen-year-old Pamela Mason is murdered. Edward Coolidge is tried and convicted of the crime, but the conviction is set aside by the landmark Four
On This Day: British Guiana gains independence, becoming Guyana. (1966)
On May 26, 1966: British Guiana gains independence, becoming Guyana. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when
On This Day: Gulf War: Iraq declares Kuwait to be its newest province. (1990)
On August 28, 1990: Gulf War: Iraq declares Kuwait to be its newest province. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Cons
On This Day: Foundation of the International Council on Archives under the auspices of the... (1948)
On June 9, 1948: Foundation of the International Council on Archives under the auspices of the UNESCO. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through th
On This Day: American Civil War: Georgia joins South Carolina, Florida, Mississippi, and... (1861)
On January 19, 1861: American Civil War: Georgia joins South Carolina, Florida, Mississippi, and Alabama in declaring secession from the United States. This historical event can serve as a powerful s
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: Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus is granted the title Augustus by the Roman... (27 BC)
On January 16, 27 BC: Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus is granted the title Augustus by the Roman Senate, marking the beginning of the Roman Empire. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon