Catholic Illustrations
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On This Day: Astronomers discover Sedna, a distant trans-Neptunian dwarf planet. (2003)
On November 14, 2003: Astronomers discover Sedna, a distant trans-Neptunian dwarf planet. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. C
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: Mother Teresa establishes the Missionaries of Charity. (1950)
On October 7, 1950: Mother Teresa establishes the Missionaries of Charity. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about showing Christ-like compassion to others. Consider u
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: Vietnam War: President Richard Nixon announces his decision to quicken the pace... (1971)
On April 7, 1971: Vietnam War: President Richard Nixon announces his decision to quicken the pace of Vietnamization. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly lead
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: 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: 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: Vietnam War: The Plain Dealer (Cleveland, Ohio) publishes explicit photographs... (1969)
On November 20, 1969: Vietnam War: The Plain Dealer (Cleveland, Ohio) publishes explicit photographs of dead villagers from the My Lai Massacre in Vietnam. This historical event can serve as a powerf
On This Day: Pope Honorius III approves the Dominican Order through the papal bull of... (1216)
On December 22, 1216: Pope Honorius III approves the Dominican Order through the papal bull of confirmation Religiosam vitam. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about h
On This Day: Egyptian President Anwar Sadat becomes the first Arab leader to officially visit... (1977)
On November 20, 1977: Egyptian President Anwar Sadat becomes the first Arab leader to officially visit Israel, when he meets Israeli prime minister Menachem Begin and speaks before the Knesset in Jeru
On This Day: World War II: French resistance member Guy Môquet and 29 other hostages are... (1941)
On October 22, 1941: World War II: French resistance member Guy Môquet and 29 other hostages are executed by the Germans in retaliation for the death of a German officer. This historical event can se
On This Day: The Chinese People's Liberation Army declares a unilateral ceasefire in the... (1962)
On November 21, 1962: The Chinese People's Liberation Army declares a unilateral ceasefire in the Sino-Indian War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of
On This Day: Maurice Papon, an official in the Vichy government during World War II, is... (1999)
On October 22, 1999: Maurice Papon, an official in the Vichy government during World War II, is jailed for crimes against humanity. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration a
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: The Battle of Castiglione in Napoleon's first Italian campaigns of the French... (1796)
On August 5, 1796: The Battle of Castiglione in Napoleon's first Italian campaigns of the French Revolutionary Wars results in a French victory. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon i
On This Day: Approximately 7,100 brewery workers in Milwaukee perform a walkout, marking the... (1953)
On May 14, 1953: Approximately 7,100 brewery workers in Milwaukee perform a walkout, marking the start of the 1953 Milwaukee brewery strike. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illus
On This Day: Italy and the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes sign the Treaty of Rapallo. (1920)
On November 12, 1920: Italy and the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes sign the Treaty of Rapallo. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its
On This Day: World War II: Naval Battle of Guadalcanal between Japanese and American forces... (1942)
On November 12, 1942: World War II: Naval Battle of Guadalcanal between Japanese and American forces begins near Guadalcanal. The battle lasts for three days and ends with an American victory. This h
On This Day: Russo-Japanese War: Battle of Hsimucheng: Units of the Imperial Japanese Army... (1904)
On July 31, 1904: Russo-Japanese War: Battle of Hsimucheng: Units of the Imperial Japanese Army defeat units of the Imperial Russian Army in a strategic confrontation. This historical event can serve
On This Day: World War II: After several failed attempts, the British Army abandons Operation... (1944)
On June 14, 1944: World War II: After several failed attempts, the British Army abandons Operation Perch, its plan to capture the German-occupied town of Caen. This historical event can serve as a po
On This Day: World War I: German troops capture Namur. (1914)
On August 24, 1914: World War I: German troops capture Namur. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it wh
On This Day: The week long battle of St. George's Caye begins between Spain and Britain off... (1798)
On September 3, 1798: The week long battle of St. George's Caye begins between Spain and Britain off the coast of Belize. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how G
On This Day: Former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet is arrested in London on a murder... (1998)
On October 16, 1998: Former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet is arrested in London on a murder extradition warrant. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God wo