Catholic Illustrations
Sacramental life, apostolic tradition, Magisterium.
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The Guilt Challenge - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In our modern world, Guilt presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their t...
The Technology and Human Connection Challenge - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In our modern world, Technology and Human Connection presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical...
The Dismantling Tyrannical Leadership Challenge - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world, Dismantling Tyrannical Leadership presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Lik...
A Modern Story of The Peculiar Politics of Christ - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world, The Peculiar Politics of Christ presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like ...
Finding Music in Everyday Moments - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, Music presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar stru...
Lessons from Social Justice & Christianity - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, Social Justice & Christianity presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical character...
Biblical Truth About Clobbering the Clobber Texts - Commentary
A biblical commentary on this insight In our contemporary context, Clobbering the Clobber Texts presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. The biblical text...
Scripture and Interfaith Dialogue - Application
A practical application of this insight In our contemporary context, Interfaith Dialogue presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. The biblical text of Gal...
God's View on Irony - Commentary
A biblical commentary on this insight In our contemporary world, Irony presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. The biblical text of 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 offers timeless wisdom...
Biblical Wisdom for Diversity & Inclusion - Commentary
A biblical commentary on this insight In our contemporary world, Diversity & Inclusion presents unique challenges and opportunities for people of faith. The biblical text of Galatians 3:28 offers tim...
What Scripture Says About Mental Health & Spirituality - Reflection
A theological reflection on this insight In our contemporary world, Mental Health & Spirituality presents unique challenges and opportunities for people of faith. The biblical text of Romans 12:2 off...
Biblical Wisdom for Diversity & Inclusion - Reflection
A theological reflection on this insight In our contemporary world, Diversity & Inclusion presents unique challenges and opportunities for people of faith. The biblical text of Galatians 3:28 offers ...
God's View on Irony - Application
A practical application of this insight In our contemporary world, Irony presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. The biblical text of 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 offers timeless wisd...
On This Day: World War II: The Thai Phayap Army invades the Shan States during the Burma... (1942)
On May 10, 1942: World War II: The Thai Phayap Army invades the Shan States during the Burma Campaign. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through th...
On This Day: In the Papal States, Cardinal Michelangelo dei Conti is elected Pope, and takes... (1721)
On May 8, 1721: In the Papal States, Cardinal Michelangelo dei Conti is elected Pope, and takes the name Innocent XIII. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God...
On This Day: Klaus Barbie goes on trial in Lyon for war crimes committed during World War II. (1987)
On May 11, 1987: Klaus Barbie goes on trial in Lyon for war crimes committed during World War II. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the eve...
On This Day: First Barbary War: The Barbary pirates of Tripoli declare war on the United... (1801)
On May 10, 1801: First Barbary War: The Barbary pirates of Tripoli declare war on the United States of America. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation ...
On This Day: Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette become King and Queen of France. (1774)
On May 10, 1774: Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette become King and Queen of France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider usin...
On This Day: World War II: German fighters accidentally bomb the German city of Freiburg. (1940)
On May 10, 1940: World War II: German fighters accidentally bomb the German city of Freiburg. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events ...
On This Day: Maria Theresa of Austria is crowned Queen of Bohemia after defeating her rival,... (1743)
On May 12, 1743: Maria Theresa of Austria is crowned Queen of Bohemia after defeating her rival, Charles VII, Holy Roman Emperor. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration abo...
On This Day: Second Northern War: Battle of Warsaw begins. (1656)
On July 28, 1656: Second Northern War: Battle of Warsaw begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it ...
On This Day: American Civil War: Battle of Raymond: Two divisions of James B. McPherson's... (1863)
On May 12, 1863: American Civil War: Battle of Raymond: Two divisions of James B. McPherson's XVII Corps turn the left wing of Confederate General John C. Pemberton's defensive line on Fourteen Mile C...
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: 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...