MILAGROS Workshop Instructions

Milagro, means Miracle en English. Through out Latin America, Milagros, are small metal charms representing human anatomical body parts, animals, objects, a person or deity. Milagros are symbols that serve as reminders of a promise made, a prayer for healing or protection, a wish for something wanted or needed, a vow of gratitude for a blessing already received. They are placed on small shrines or a special place where one can spend quiet time in prayer/meditation. 

This session will explore the question, 'What is the miracle needed right now?' We will tap into our artistic abilities and create a Milagro to ourselves.

Materials needed:

• A piece of aluminum foil if you have it available, or any king of shiny paper (could be from a bag of chips – be creative

• glue

• paper, dull pencil (not sharp)

• ink pens or markers

• any type of art materials you have available to decorate your piece. 

LET’S MAKE A MILAGRO/CHARM

• You can DRAW YOUR OWN – or - you can use one of the symbols provided at the end of this worksheet. (created by Ofelia)

• Once you have your symbol ready, follow these instructions

1. Stack-up a few pieces of paper

2. Place a piece of foil* on the stack

3. Place your drawing on foil and trace

*You don’t need to have aluminum foil; you can use something shiny or just a drawing of your symbol will do.

The next couple pages of symbols are for you to use for your Milagro project, if you like.

4. Trace Symbol on foil with marker.        

5. Cut out foil symbol, with border           

6. This is your Milagro/Charm

7. Apply glue to back of foil                         

8. Stick to paper or cardboard                 

9. Decorate

HOW TO USE – Place your Milagro in a spot where you will see it every day. Remember the gift and send love to that part of your body by endowing your hands with healing love, holding them there for a few minutes. Say a prayer of gratitude to that part of you that is healing more and more each day.