Catholic Illustrations
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On This Day: The Treaty of Bergerac is signed between King Henry III of France and the... (1577)
On September 17, 1577: The Treaty of Bergerac is signed between King Henry III of France and the Huguenots. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership an
On This Day: Jordan and Israel sign a peace treaty. (1994)
On October 26, 1994: Jordan and Israel sign a peace treaty. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider using it when prea
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: American Civil War: Union forces led by General William F. Smith defeat... (1863)
On October 27, 1863: American Civil War: Union forces led by General William F. Smith defeat Confederate forces in the Battle of Brown's Ferry, opening up a supply line to the besieged city of Chattan
On This Day: Franco-Prussian War: Marshal Bazaine surrenders to Prussian forces at the... (1870)
On October 27, 1870: Franco-Prussian War: Marshal Bazaine surrenders to Prussian forces at the conclusion of the Siege of Metz along with 140,000 French soldiers. This historical event can serve as a
On This Day: Cold War: The Soviet submarine S-363 runs aground on the east coast of Sweden. (1981)
On October 27, 1981: Cold War: The Soviet submarine S-363 runs aground on the east coast of Sweden. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the e
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: The lower town of Smyrna is captured by Latin Christians in response to Aydınid... (1344)
On October 28, 1344: The lower town of Smyrna is captured by Latin Christians in response to Aydınid piracy during the Smyrniote crusades. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustr
On This Day: Second Ottoman-Mamluk War: Mamluks fail to stop the Ottoman advance towards... (1516)
On October 28, 1516: Second Ottoman-Mamluk War: Mamluks fail to stop the Ottoman advance towards Egypt at the Battle of Yaunis Khan. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration
On This Day: World War II: Greece rejects Italy's ultimatum. Italy invades Greece through... (1940)
On October 28, 1940: World War II: Greece rejects Italy's ultimatum. Italy invades Greece through Albania a few hours later. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about ho
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: World War II: A German submarine makes the first attack of the war against a... (1941)
On September 4, 1941: World War II: A German submarine makes the first attack of the war against a United States warship, the USS Greer. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustrat
On This Day: John XXIII is elected Pope. (1958)
On October 28, 1958: John XXIII is elected Pope. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching
On This Day: The 28 October 2009 Peshawar bombing kills 117 and wounds 213. (2009)
On October 28, 2009: The 28 October 2009 Peshawar bombing kills 117 and wounds 213. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history
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: The Holocaust: In the United Kingdom, leading clergymen and political figures... (1942)
On October 29, 1942: The Holocaust: In the United Kingdom, leading clergymen and political figures hold a public meeting to register outrage over Nazi Germany's persecution of Jews. This historical e
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: World War II: William J. Murphy commands the first Royal Air Force attack on... (1939)
On September 4, 1939: World War II: William J. Murphy commands the first Royal Air Force attack on Germany. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and
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: French Revolution: The French National Convention initiates the Reign of Terror. (1793)
On September 5, 1793: French Revolution: The French National Convention initiates the Reign of Terror. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through th
On This Day: Swa Saw Ke becomes king of Ava (1367)
On September 5, 1367: Swa Saw Ke becomes king of Ava This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about le
On This Day: World War I: The Ottoman Empire signs the Armistice of Mudros with the Allies. (1918)
On October 30, 1918: World War I: The Ottoman Empire signs the Armistice of Mudros with the Allies. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a b
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