Today’s Reflection: We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you.
Because by your holy Cross you have redeemed the world. – from Stations of the Cross
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Today’s Reflection: Reflect today upon Jesus’ question to the Twelve: “Do you realize what I have done for you?” Ponder that question today, especially this evening. Do you understand the depth of His Sacrifice? Do you understand the Sacraments that perpetuate that Sacrifice throughout time? Do you understand the demands that your reception of His gift places on you? Be open to all that Jesus offers you and, in turn, give what you have been given to others. – from Catholic Daily Reflections, My Catholic Life.
Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich.
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Editor’s note: Today’s image – Last Supper, at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Welland.
Today’s Reflection: Prayer for a Loyal Heart
Lord Jesus,
On this solemn day, I reflect on betrayal. Judas walked with You, heard Your teachings, witnessed Your miracles. Yet his heart drifted.
Protect my heart from drifting. Guard me from allowing small compromises to grow into serious sin.
Sometimes I trade obedience for comfort. Sometimes I silence my conscience for convenience. Forgive me for every time I have chosen something over You.
Let no earthly gain replace my love for You. Remove greed, pride, and selfish ambition from within me.
Give me a loyal heart, steadfast and sincere. When I am tempted to turn away, draw me back quickly. When I feel spiritually cold, rekindle devotion.
As the Cross approaches, keep me near. Let me choose You again and again, without hesitation. Through Christ our Lord. – Prayer for Wednesday in Holy Week.
Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich.
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Today’s Reflection: Father in heaven, who sent your only Son Jesus Christ to save us from our sin, show me how to honor you and bring glory to your name, by walking in the way of Jesus.
Give me grace and mercy as I try and fail, give me guidance when I am not sure which way to go, and give me wisdom to trust you in all things. For your love brings light and life to all who seek it. May I seek you evermore as I walk with you through this Holy Week and beyond.
Amen. – Jesuit prayer site
Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich.
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Editor’s note: Today’s image – from Stations of the Cross, St. Kevin Church, Welland.
Today’s Reflection: Dear God, Help us to listen with open hearts, see one another with compassion, and find the strength and hope to rise together in love and understanding. – Maria Shriver, I’ve Been Thinking
Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich.
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Today’s Reflection: Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem demonstrates that true kingship is marked by humility. By riding on a donkey, He showed that God’s power is expressed in gentleness. We are reminded that welcoming Christ into our lives means laying down our pride and seeking to serve others with compassion. – Catholic prayers for Palm Sunday
Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich.
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Today’s Reflection: Slow me down, Lord! Ease the pounding of my heart
By the quieting of my mind.
Steady my harried pace
With a vision of the eternal reach of time.
Give me,
Amidst the confusions of my day,
The calmness of the everlasting hills.
Break the tensions of my nerves
With the soothing music
Of the singing streams
That live in my memory.
Help me to know
The magical power of sleep,
Teach me the art
Of taking minute vacations
Of slowing down
To look at a flower;
To chat with an old friend
Or make a new one;
To pet a dog;
To watch a spider build a web;
To smile at a child;
Or to read a few lines from a good book.
Remind me each day
That the race is not always won by the swift;
That there is more to life
Than increasing its speed.
Let me look upward
Into the branches of the towering oak
And know that it grew great and strong
Because it grew slowly and well.
Slow me down, Lord,
And inspire me to send my roots deep
Into the soil of life’s enduring values
That I may grow toward the stars
Of our greater destiny. – Orin L. Crain
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Today’s Reflection: Faith is not like a raincoat, only to be worn on drizzly days. – Kevin Ansbro
Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich.
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Today’s Reflection:
Stay open to the quiet nudges of God:
A conversation.
A helping hand.
A moment of compassion.
Sometimes the most unexpected moments are when God invites us to bring light into someone’s life. – Anchored in Peace Devotional
Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich.
Morning Offering is posted by 8 a.m.
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