March 31st in Christ

On March 31, 1521, Ferdinand Magellan and fifty of his men came ashore to present-day Limasawa to participate in the first Catholic mass in the Philippines.
Celebrated by Father Pedro de Valderrama, this event marked the introduction of Christianity to the Philippines, which has since become a predominantly Roman Catholic country.
On March 31, 1657, the Long Parliament presented the Humble Petition and Advice, offering Oliver Cromwell the British throne, which he eventually declined.
Cromwell, a key figure in the English Civil War and a Puritan, served as Lord Protector at the time, and this event highlights his significant role in English history and the influence of Puritanism.
Joseph Priestley, born on March 31, 1733, was an English chemist, philosopher, and Unitarian minister.
Known for his discovery of oxygen and his support for religious dissent, Priestley was a key figure in Unitarianism, a liberal Protestant denomination.
William E. Gladstone, born on March 31, 1809, was a British Prime Minister and a member of the Church of England.
Known for his liberal reforms and devout Christian faith, Gladstone’s political career was marked by his efforts to align governance with Christian principles.
On March 31, 1973, Pearl S. Buck, an American author and missionary child, died.
Raised in a Methodist family and later a Unitarian, Buck’s works often explored Christian themes, particularly in her depictions of missionary life in China.
Hebrews 10:29 - How much greater punishment do you think he will deserve who has rejected and trampled under foot the Son of God, and has considered unclean and common the blood of the covenant that [a]sanctified him, and has insulted the Spirit of grace [who imparts the unmerited favor and blessing of God]?
God bless you in Jesus Christ today!