Session 5: A Miracle Inside Part of Miracles In This Section Introduction From Miracles The moment of change is the only poem. — Adrienne Rich, 20th-century American poet If we did the things we are capable of, we would astound ourselves. Session-at-a-Glance From Miracles Activity Minutes Opening 5 Activity 1: Sharing Miracle Moments 5 Activity 2: Story – How Brigit Got Lands for the Poor 10 Activity 3: Miraculous Flexago... Spiritual Preparation From Miracles Set aside five minutes before the session. Reflect on the ways you have changed during your life. Which changes have happened to you? Which have you... Opening From Miracles Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice and LED/battery-operated candle Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Write the... Activity 1: Sharing Miracle Moments From Miracles Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Sheets of newsprint with definition(s) of a miracle generated by the group... Activity 2: Story – How Brigit Got Lands for the Poor From Miracles Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story, “How Brigit Got Lands for the Poor” Preparation for Activity Read the story... Activity 3: Miraculous Flexagon From Miracles Activity time: 35 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Handout 1, Hexaflexagon Illustration Leader Resource 1, Hexaflexagon Templ... Closing From Miracles Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Taking It Home Newsprint, markers, and tape Optional: Session 1, Handout 1, Say “Yes” to a Miracle... Leader Reflection and Planning From Miracles Reflect together on the session. How was our mix of discussion and action? How well did the timing of this session work? How well did participants... Faith In Action: Reminding Others about Personal Transformation From Miracles Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Poster board, blank paper, and/or index cards Color markers Scissors,... Alternate Activity 1: Paper Snowflakes From Miracles Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity White paper and scissors (including left-handed scissors), for all participants Color markers and/or co... Taking It Home From Miracles The moment of change is the only poem. — Adrienne Rich, 20th-century American poet If we did the things we are capable of, we would astound ourselves. How Brigit Got Lands for the Poor From Miracles A Celtic pagan story from Ireland, told by Erica Helm Meade in her book of wisdom tales, The Moon in the Well (Peru, Illinois: Open Court/Carus, 2001). Handout 1: Hexaflexagon Illustration From Miracles From Robin Moseley’s Flexagon Portal website, which offers detailed instructions for working with this and many other flexagon shapes. Used with... Leader Resource 1: Hexaflexagon Template and Instructions From Miracles From Gathering for Gardner, a conference, foundation, and community of people connected to Martin Gardner, 1914-2010, who popularized the flexagon. Find Out More From Miracles Reflections on Brigit’s Power How did Brigit change the landowner?... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Miracles NEXT: Introduction Download all of Miracles (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.