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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 November 2, 1914: World War I: The Russian Empire declares war on the Ottoman Empire and the Dardanelles is subsequently closed. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a
On November 2, 1983: U.S. President Ronald Reagan signs a bill creating Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its im
On November 3, 1492: Peace of Etaples between Henry VII of England and Charles VIII of France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken
On November 3, 1090: The Rouen Riot, an attempt by English king William Rufus to take possession of Rouen, the capital city of his brother Robert, duke of Normandy, fails. This historical event can s
On November 3, 1903: With the encouragement of the United States, Panama separates from Colombia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's call to courage in the
On November 3, 1942: World War II: The Koli Point action begins during the Guadalcanal campaign and ends on November 12. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how Go
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 November 3, 1848: A greatly revised Dutch constitution, which transfers much authority from the king to his parliament and ministers, is proclaimed. This historical event can serve as a powerful s
On November 3, 1973: Mariner program: NASA launches the Mariner 10 toward Mercury. On March 29, 1974, it becomes the first space probe to reach that planet. This historical event can serve as a power
On November 2, 1967: Vietnam War: US President Lyndon B. Johnson and "The Wise Men" conclude that the American people should be given more optimistic reports on the progress of the war. This historic
On November 26, 1986: The trial of John Demjanjuk, accused of committing war crimes as a guard at the Nazi Treblinka extermination camp, starts in Jerusalem. This historical event can serve as a powe
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 November 3, 1929: The Gwangju Student Independence Movement occurred. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it
On February 4, 1810: Napoleonic Wars: Britain seizes Guadeloupe. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it
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 November 3, 1908: William Howard Taft is elected the 27th President of the United States. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. C
On November 3, 1967: Vietnam War: The Battle of Dak To begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it w
On November 3, 1944: World War II: Two supreme commanders of the Slovak National Uprising, Generals Ján Golian and Rudolf Viest, are captured, tortured and later executed by German forces. This histo
On November 2, 1951: Canada in the Korean War: A platoon of The Royal Canadian Regiment defends a vital area against a full battalion of Chinese troops in the Battle of the Song-gok Spur. The engageme
On November 3, 1534: English Parliament passes the first Act of Supremacy, making King Henry VIII head of the Anglican Church, supplanting the pope and the Roman Catholic Church. This historical eve
On November 4, 1864: American Civil War: Confederate troops bombard a Union supply base and destroy millions of dollars in materiel at the Battle of Johnsonville. This historical event can serve as a
On November 4, 1429: Armagnac-Burgundian Civil War: Joan of Arc liberates Saint-Pierre-le-Moûtier. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and libe
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
On November 27, 1879: War of the Pacific: Battle of Tarapacá: The confrontation between the Chilean Army and the Peruvian Army takes place in Tarapacá, the Peruvian victory is consummated with the dea