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Sacramental life, apostolic tradition, Magisterium.
Key question: “How does this connect to sacramental grace and Church teaching?”
16658 illustrations found
On October 11, 1987: The AIDS Memorial Quilt is first displayed during the Second National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustr
On June 9, 1862: American Civil War: Stonewall Jackson concludes his successful Shenandoah Valley Campaign with a victory in the Battle of Port Republic. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On December 18, 1271: Kublai Khan renames his empire "Yuan" (元 yuán), officially marking the start of the Yuan dynasty of Mongolia and China. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
On October 26, 1917: World War I: Brazil declares war on the Central Powers. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consi
On October 12, 1398: In the Treaty of Salynas, Lithuania cedes Samogitia to the Teutonic Knights. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a bro
On August 1, 1834: Slavery is abolished in the British Empire as the Slavery Abolition Act 1833 comes into force, although it remains legal in the possessions of the East India Company until the passa
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 October 12, 1798: Flemish and Luxembourgish peasants launch the rebellion against French rule known as the Peasants' War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about ho
On October 12, 1917: World War I: The First Battle of Passchendaele takes place resulting in the largest single-day loss of life in New Zealand history. This historical event can serve as a powerful
On June 28, 1914: Causes of World War I: Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife Sophie are assassinated in Sarajevo, beginning the July Crisis and providing the casus belli of World War I.
On October 12, 1945: The Lao Issara took control of Laos' government and reaffirmed the country's independence. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of fre
On June 9, 1999: Kosovo War: The Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and NATO sign a peace treaty. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken
On October 12, 1944: World War II: The Axis occupation of Athens comes to an end. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
On December 7, 1837: The Battle of Montgomery's Tavern, the only battle of the Upper Canada Rebellion, takes place in Toronto, where the rebels are quickly defeated. This historical event can serve a
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 October 12, 1963: After nearly 23 years of imprisonment, Reverend Walter Ciszek, a Jesuit missionary, was released from the Soviet Union. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illus
On June 29, 1644: Charles I of England defeats a Parliamentarian detachment at the Battle of Cropredy Bridge. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works thr
On October 12, 1999: The former Autonomous Soviet Republic of Abkhazia declares its independence from Georgia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of free
On November 3, 1918: The German Revolution of 1918-19 begins when 40,000 sailors take over the port in Kiel. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works thro
On October 12, 2012: The European Union wins the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider using
On October 13, 1269: The present church building at Westminster Abbey is consecrated. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature of faith through hist
On January 17, 1946: The UN Security Council holds its first session. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider using it whe
On July 20, 1976: The American Viking 1 lander successfully lands on Mars. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it w
On July 21, 1568: Eighty Years' War: Battle of Jemmingen: Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, Duke of Alva defeats Louis of Nassau. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how