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Three-in-One (Free Printable Design)

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With my Satur-dates In preparation for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity on Sunday, I would like to share the following designs to my readers. I made variations for my little Satur-dates. *Note: The designs are strictly not for commercial purposes.  Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit As it was in the beginning, is now  and ever shall be,  world without end.  Amen. Download  Holy Trinity Design 2013 through OpenDrive.com https://meltandoc.opendrive.com/files?N18xNjA2Mzc2Nl9GSEtnMQ Variations:  With Prayer to the Holy Trinity inside or at the back portion Holy Trinity Design 2 (front) Holy Trinity Design 2 (back)

Part 2: My Gift Within God's Gift

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With my Satur-dates   Still on Day 8 of The Purpose Driven Life: " What common task could I start doing as if I were doing it directly for Jesus ?"  I have begun sharing my artworks through this blog, purifying my intentions in doing so. I am offering this gift to God through my Satur-dates for His greater glory. In preparation for Pentecost tomorrow, I would like to share the key and bookmark patterns which I used for my Satur-dates this afternoon. *Note: You may download my Pentecost Key and Bookmark Pattern for free but kindly link it back to my blog. It is strictly   NOT intended for commercial purposes .  Materials: Pattern, Cardboard, Glue, Glitter glue My niece Belle Download Pentecost Key Pattern via OpenDrive https://meltandoc.opendrive.com/files?N18xNTEzMzMyNl9lUXNQcA Download Pentecost Bookmark Pattern via OpenDrive https://meltandoc.opendrive.com/files?N18xNTEyNjYyNF9ZajZNbw Variation: You may write a prayer to the H

The Gift within A Gift:First Part

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Wow! We’re on Day 8 already, Planned for God’s Pleasure , following Rick Warren’s The Purpose Driven Life. My friend decided on taking off the weekends and it benefited me a lot as I reflect further on the Chapters that we took the entire week… The Gift: The Journey with a Chaffeur I humbly admit that it wasn’t an easy task to discuss my reflections with somebody else. As a young missionary in the late 1990s, we were accompanied by a Spiritual Director, who helped us discern the direction of our journey. But then later on, we were taught to stand on our own and discernment was carried on with the guidance of the Holy Spirit. At first, my friend and I were using ‘our’ words (what we know of and what we’ve learned). We were stuck with the beliefs we have formed through years of experience.  Everything seemed ‘mental’ and ‘intellectual.’ I wasn’t edified as much but as the days went by, my friend started using God’s Words through the Psalms he shared. I ceased judging t

Life Coaching: Some Reflections on the Purpose Driven Life

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I was up earlier than my usual waking up hours. I read the Gospel for the day and supplemented it with Day 5 of The Purpose Driven Life. Google image  Road to Emmaus Luke 24:13-35 NIV I’ve been journeying with a new friend these past couple of days (sent perhaps per   scocciare l'anima mia to move back to my center ). He praised my earlier writings. that led me to read my own blog. Somehow, he has influenced me in re-assessing my intentions for keeping it. I’ve been writing more for me than for other people. I never imagined myself a ‘guru’ nor an ‘inspiration,’ much less a 'counsellor.' I was surprised by the term ‘life coach.’ Back then, we only had spiritual directors, confessors, formators and psychologists. It’s pretty interesting. But the common thing about these terms is ‘ accompaniment ’~a word I liked most from my SD ~ pretty much like Jesus and the two disciples walking in Emmaus. I write what the Spirit blows and my faith experiences. If I’ve led ev

An Early Mother's Day Gift

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Of the themes in my earlier artworks, the one I like best is the Mother and Child. Today, I graciously share these works as a free gift,  I drew them early 2009-2011,  you may download them by clicking the link below the images. Kindly link the images back to my blog. Note: These are adapted images (from cards, newspaper, photos) so they are NOT for commercial use . As we celebrate Mother’s Day tomorrow,                                                I would like to thank my mother who has planted the seeds of faith and love of God in my heart. She has lifted me up in face of difficulties.  I love you Mom! And to the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Christ and our Mother, for her prayers and intercession.  I owe the miracle to You, dear Mother and Your constant guidance and protection. Download jpeg file Download jpeg file Download jpeg file Download jpeg file Download jpeg file Download jpeg file VARIATIONS: Cards or poste

Springtime

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“ Life is meant to be shared ,”  was Rick Warren's opening statement to the 18th Chapter of The Purpose-Driven Life.  I think I'm going to engage forty days of my life in re-reading this book, I told myself. I had just experienced a miracle and it was a step forward to changing the course of my life. It was a 'momentary' consolation ~ an Easter gift from the Risen Christ. And I felt Him calling me some place else. Where, when and how, I'm still in the process of discerning ~ the way I'm redesigning my VB these past couple of months.   What is it that God wishes me to do   right now ?   at this moment ? The force of Spring --- mysterious, fecund, powerful beyond measure . ~ Micahel Garofalo,   beliefnet:Inspirational Quotes that Celebrate Springtime I had these moments of revival ~ coming back here regularly ~ when a friend took particular interest in my writing. To paraphrase what he said, " Oh no, it's not the moment to take yo