Catholic Illustrations
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On This Day: World War II: The USS Kearny becomes the first U.S. Navy vessel to be torpedoed... (1941)
On October 17, 1941: World War II: The USS Kearny becomes the first U.S. Navy vessel to be torpedoed by a U-boat. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creatio
On This Day: The first commercial nuclear power station is officially opened by Queen... (1956)
On October 17, 1956: The first commercial nuclear power station is officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II in Sellafield, England. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration ab
On This Day: The Battle of Myriokephalon is the last attempt by the Byzantine Empire to... (1176)
On September 17, 1176: The Battle of Myriokephalon is the last attempt by the Byzantine Empire to recover central Anatolia from the Seljuk Turks. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On This Day: Dagobert I is crowned King of the Franks. (629)
On October 18, 629: Dagobert I is crowned King of the Franks. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching
On This Day: The Danes defeat the English in the Battle of Assandun. (1016)
On October 18, 1016: The Danes defeat the English in the Battle of Assandun. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consi
On This Day: The European Court of Human Rights finds the United Kingdom's government guilty... (1978)
On January 18, 1978: The European Court of Human Rights finds the United Kingdom's government guilty of mistreating prisoners in Northern Ireland, but not guilty of torture. This historical event can
On This Day: Lisbon Regicide: King Carlos I of Portugal and Infante Luis Filipe are shot dead... (1908)
On February 1, 1908: Lisbon Regicide: King Carlos I of Portugal and Infante Luis Filipe are shot dead in Lisbon. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadersh
On This Day: African-American poet Phillis Wheatley is freed from slavery. (1775)
On October 18, 1775: African-American poet Phillis Wheatley is freed from slavery. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider
On This Day: During the Let Yet Kone massacre, the Burmese military kills 13 villagers,... (2022)
On September 16, 2022: During the Let Yet Kone massacre, the Burmese military kills 13 villagers, including eight children, after attacking a school in Sagaing Region, Myanmar. This historical event
On This Day: First Balkan War: King Peter I of Serbia issues a declaration "To the Serbian... (1912)
On October 18, 1912: First Balkan War: King Peter I of Serbia issues a declaration "To the Serbian People", as his country joins the war. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustra
On This Day: Papua New Guinea gains independence from Australia. (1975)
On September 16, 1975: Papua New Guinea gains independence from Australia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using i
On This Day: German Autumn: A set of events revolving around the kidnapping of Hanns Martin... (1977)
On October 18, 1977: German Autumn: A set of events revolving around the kidnapping of Hanns Martin Schleyer and the hijacking of a Lufthansa flight by the Red Army Faction (RAF) comes to an end when
On This Day: Second Punic War: At the Battle of Zama, Roman legions under Scipio Africanus... (202 BC)
On October 19, 202 BC: Second Punic War: At the Battle of Zama, Roman legions under Scipio Africanus defeat Hannibal Barca, leader of the army defending Carthage.[citation needed] This historical eve
On This Day: The Thirteen Years' War between Poland and the Teutonic Order ends with the... (1466)
On October 19, 1466: The Thirteen Years' War between Poland and the Teutonic Order ends with the Second Treaty of Thorn. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pu
On This Day: Russia-United Kingdom relations are restored, over six years after the Communist... (1924)
On February 1, 1924: Russia-United Kingdom relations are restored, over six years after the Communist revolution. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leaders
On This Day: War of the Third Coalition: Austrian General Mack surrenders his army to... (1805)
On October 19, 1805: War of the Third Coalition: Austrian General Mack surrenders his army to Napoleon at the Battle of Ulm. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about ho
On This Day: World War I: The First Battle of Ypres begins. (1914)
On October 19, 1914: World War I: The First Battle of Ypres begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider using it when
On This Day: The cargo vessel Sinfra is attacked by Allied aircraft at Crete and sunk. Two... (1943)
On October 19, 1943: The cargo vessel Sinfra is attacked by Allied aircraft at Crete and sunk. Two thousand and ninety-eight Italian prisoners of war drown with it. This historical event can serve as
On This Day: World War II: Italian troops conquer Sidi Barrani. (1940)
On September 16, 1940: World War II: Italian troops conquer Sidi Barrani. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider
On This Day: France, Prussia, Bavaria and Saxony refuse to honour the Pragmatic Sanction, and... (1740)
On October 20, 1740: France, Prussia, Bavaria and Saxony refuse to honour the Pragmatic Sanction, and the War of the Austrian Succession begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon i
On This Day: The Patent of Toleration, providing limited freedom of worship, is approved in... (1781)
On October 20, 1781: The Patent of Toleration, providing limited freedom of worship, is approved in Austria. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedo
On This Day: Cuban Revolution: Fidel Castro declares himself at war with Cuban President... (1956)
On April 5, 1956: Cuban Revolution: Fidel Castro declares himself at war with Cuban President Fulgencio Batista. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadersh
On This Day: With the Grito de Dolores, Father Miguel Hidalgo begins Mexico's fight for... (1810)
On September 16, 1810: With the Grito de Dolores, Father Miguel Hidalgo begins Mexico's fight for independence from Spain. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the
On This Day: Slavery is abolished in Mauritius. (1835)
On February 1, 1835: Slavery is abolished in Mauritius. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the dignity and worth of every person made in God's image. Consider usi