The Widow & The Unjust Judge
Hello! ¡Hola! I had a busy week, between work, house chores, and other endeavors on my calendar. Everything went well overall, thank God. I also feel thankful to have my books and artwork to relax with in the evenings.
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| Boo! Hallow's Eve Card Freshly Made Sketches #708 - A Sketch by Jen T The Color Throwdown #843 The Alphabet Challenge - N is For Night Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Add Some Text |
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For my first project this week, I have a Hallow's Eve card I made for my oldest daughter, who loves the holidays. I used the Sizzix's Pete Hughes Infinite Doodle's #1 & #2 to create the focal point. I had so much fun seeing the cauldron and pumpkins come to life with all the little pieces. I also used a Simon Say's Small Scalloped Circle die for the night sky background, and the Sizzix's Tim Holtz Poison embossing folder for the pink askew mat. Finally, I used a couple of markers for the detailing and my hand lettered sentiment.
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Next, I have a couple of characters I illustrated in one of my handmade art journals. I used alcohol markers, water based markers, and colored pencils to render them. I like the boy on the left side page, but the proportions o the man's head on the right side page are off. But like I always have to remind myself, just enjoy the creative journey. That makes it more fun!
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In closing, I'd like to leave you with an excerpt from my sermon for tomorrow. It is based on Jesus' parable about the widow and the unjust judge, found in Luke 18:1-8. As an illustration regarding the parable, I'm telling my congregation the following true story:
Recently, a principal at a local public school, called the Head of School at our parochial school, to ask if we could do anything to help 10 homeless children attending his school. As part of our program, all our students are involved in service projects, so they help with our meals on wheels ministry, raise money for St. Jude Children's Hospital, and other causes. So, our Head of School spoke to the teachers, and our 3rd grade teacher chose to take up the project. Her students collected appropriate food items, and put together food bags for the 10 homeless children. They are now planning on collecting personal hygiene products for the homeless children. That, my friends, is children serving as God’s hands to answer the prayers of a few of the widows of our time.
Thanks for your visit! ¡Gracias por su visita! Please leave a comment, and I will gratefully reciprocate by leaving a comment on your blog. Blessings! ¡Bendiciones!
Arnoldo+
I have heard remarkable things about the St. Jude Hospital! They do very good work! If I am not mistaken, was this begun by Danny Thomas and his daughter, Marlo, has done TV ads about this hospital!
ReplyDeletePraise God for these places and events that help others, and thank you so much for being a part of this!
Your Hallow's Eve card is beautiful and fun! Lovely colours and details!
Your other creations are magnificent! Thank you so much for sharing your fine talent! God bless you, Arnoldo.
Happy Sunday to you Arnoldo
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I'm so glad you are back on line and sharing your art because it is always such a pleasure to see. That little pup in your autumn scene is adorable. What a sweet Halloween page, and beautifully done too. Thanks for sharing these over at AJJ for Elle's challenge.
ReplyDeleteFirst off, I am so happy to hear about all the help for the 10 homeless children. We need to hear more things like this. Your art is fabulous. And your lettering is amazing. Well done my friend. Thank you for sharing with FFO. I hope you think about joining a new challenge I am putting together for self portraits. I think it will be fun.
ReplyDeleteI'm happy to see you back in the challenge this week, Arnoldo! and in such a fun BOO-itful way!
ReplyDeleteI really love the bright neon colors on your card - thanks for playing along!
=] Michele
thank you for sharing your creation with us at Alphabet Challenge
ReplyDeleteWonderful to hear of students helping the homeless. Great Halloween card and I particularly like your dog page. I have a little clockwork toy that is a similar shape. Have fun with your sketching. Angela
ReplyDeleteTierna página de art journal, felicidades
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Wonderful artwork and lovely sermon. Helping others is so amazing. Many bessings and have a lovely and wonderful week!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up to Try It On Tuesday also. I was happy to see this fun puppy there also. :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful art!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful how you help and your sermon!
Hugs Elke
Hello,
ReplyDeleteYour art work is lovely and fun. I like the cute dog and the Halloween card. It is wonderful to help the homeless children. No child should go hungry in our country. Take care, enjoy your day and the week ahead.
...Arnoldo, October is my favorite color! Peace be with you.
ReplyDeleteI'm a bit late visiting, but still enthusiastic about your amazing post. First, it's great to read about the 10 homeless children. What great news.
ReplyDeleteSecond, what a clever and fun journal page you have given us at AJJ using Elle's theme. It's adorable and so cute.
Third, you draw so well. I'm super impressed with your faces. And they work great for FFO, too!
Oh my! What a great post. Andthechildren. That's wonderful. I especially loved your two faces. They have such character.
ReplyDeleteLovely fun cards! And the faces, Happy WOYWW ((Lyn))#12
ReplyDeleteLove the All Hallow's Eve card and Toto too. Have a great week, Angela
ReplyDeleteYour Halloween card is wonderful! I love the bold colors on top of the fun black and white. Such a great backdrop for the little Halloween images. And your Toto journal is just charming. Children, and their God-given desire to serve, are amazing!
ReplyDeleteI love seeing all of the creative projects in your post. Your card is such fun with the texture and great colors. Thanks for playing along with my sketch at FMS!
ReplyDeleteHello Rev Romero, I enjoyed your post so much, Your art work is beautiful - I especially like the last one that you shared for AJJ Monthly. Also, I was touched by your true story about the homeless children. Yes, that is definitely children serving as God's hands. Thank you! Sincerely, Sharon
ReplyDeleteOh so many fun and happy boo vibes in this post, Arnoldo! Thanks a lot for joining us at FMS this week.
ReplyDeleteSuch a fabulous Halloween page, the bright colours make it so much fun - perfect 😊. Happy October wishes! Hugs, Jo x
ReplyDeleteYour daughter will love your fun Hallow's Eve card you created! I love the angled panels that add such great interest to the design! Thanks so much for joining us at Color Throwdown!
ReplyDeleteYou meik lovely art, Arnoldo, thanks for sharing 🧡👍
ReplyDeleteI Arnoldo, I LOVE your Hallow's Eve card, it's super cute. And "Falling In Love With Autumn" - the colors are so warm. Beautiful illustration of the parable. How wonderful to take care of these homeless children. Thank you for sharing! ♥
ReplyDeleteHappy very belated WOYWW Arnoldo. Love the projects and wonderful to hear of the work with the homeless children. Sarah
ReplyDeleteBeautiful creations, Arnoldo! I love your hand drawn characters. Thank you for entering our challenge at Try it on Tuesday. Looking forward to see you again next challenge.
ReplyDeleteRegards,
Mia
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I am coming back with a different DT hat on, Arnoldo, to thank you for entering our challenge at Art Journal Journey.
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Mia
Co-administrator for AJJ
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LOVE LOVE LOVE the way you assembled your card! Thanks for joining us at the Color Throwdown challenge!
ReplyDeleteGreat artwork Ronaldo, and lovely to see you sharing that lovely puppy journal page with us at Try it on Tuesday. Avril
ReplyDeleteThe story of the children helping those in need really brings the parable to life, thank you for sharing such warmth and thoughtfulness.
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