Infamous Indulgence Led to Reformation
March 15, 1517
Warlike Pope Julius II died in 1513, and his successor, Giovanni de' Medici, took the name Pope Leo X. If Julius loved to fight, Leo preferred amusement. His self-indulgence destroyed the unity of the western church when he bartered sin for money in the most infamous indulgence of church history... (Read more)
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John Broadus Taught Sermon-Making
March 16, 1895
John A. Broadus was famed as a preacher able to present the truths of the Bible so simply that the simplest listeners could understand them. In fact, the first person he led to Christ was a simple-minded man who ever afterward said to him, "Thankee, John" whenever he saw him. (Read more)
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1st American St. Patrick's Day Celebration
March 17, 1737
When, on March 17, 1737, the Charitable Irish Society of Boston held a St. Patrick's Day celebration, it seems to have been the first in America. Since then, St. Patrick's Day celebrations across the United States have been full of leprechauns, the wearing of the green, and the celebration of all things Irish. In all the fun and frolic, the true Patrick (who probably died between 455 and 493) can easily be forgotten. Dates and details in Patrick's life... (Read more)
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Death of Thomas Ken, Godly Chaplain of the English Throne
March 19, 1711
Thomas Ken clashed with kings. While he was chaplain to King Charles II, the king asked him to house his mistress Nell Gwyn. "Not for his kingdom!" replied Ken. "A woman of ill repute ought not to be endured in the house of a clergyman, and especially the King's Chaplain." Far from being angry, Charles respected Ken for this stand and made him bishop of Bath and Wells. (Read more)
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March 15, 1517
Warlike Pope Julius II died in 1513, and his successor, Giovanni de' Medici, took the name Pope Leo X. If Julius loved to fight, Leo preferred amusement. His self-indulgence destroyed the unity of the western church when he bartered sin for money in the most infamous indulgence of church history... (Read more)
Read the full article here
John Broadus Taught Sermon-Making
March 16, 1895
John A. Broadus was famed as a preacher able to present the truths of the Bible so simply that the simplest listeners could understand them. In fact, the first person he led to Christ was a simple-minded man who ever afterward said to him, "Thankee, John" whenever he saw him. (Read more)
Read the full article here
1st American St. Patrick's Day Celebration
March 17, 1737
When, on March 17, 1737, the Charitable Irish Society of Boston held a St. Patrick's Day celebration, it seems to have been the first in America. Since then, St. Patrick's Day celebrations across the United States have been full of leprechauns, the wearing of the green, and the celebration of all things Irish. In all the fun and frolic, the true Patrick (who probably died between 455 and 493) can easily be forgotten. Dates and details in Patrick's life... (Read more)
Read the full article here
Death of Thomas Ken, Godly Chaplain of the English Throne
March 19, 1711
Thomas Ken clashed with kings. While he was chaplain to King Charles II, the king asked him to house his mistress Nell Gwyn. "Not for his kingdom!" replied Ken. "A woman of ill repute ought not to be endured in the house of a clergyman, and especially the King's Chaplain." Far from being angry, Charles respected Ken for this stand and made him bishop of Bath and Wells. (Read more)
Read the full article here
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