Morning Offering: 08. 10. 26

Today’s Reflection: Lord, grant me,

Peace of mind,

Peace of heart

And peace of spirit.

Help me to see beyond

The troubles of the day

To the promise of eternity. Amen. – Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA

Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario, Canada. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich.

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Morning Offering: 08. 09. 26

Today’s Reflection: If you feel like God is silent, remember nobody shouts when they’re next to you. – Author unknown

Morning Offering a daily post by Joe Barkovich who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario, Canada. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich.

Morning Offering is posted by 8 a.m.

Morning Offering: 08. 08. 26

Today’s Reflection: Angel of God, my guardian dear,
To whom God’s love commits me here,
Ever this day be at my side
To light and guard,
To rule and guide. Amen.

Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario, Canada. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich.

Morning Offering is posted by 8 a.m.

Editors note: Feeling nostalgic today; remembered as an early prayer taught to me many years ago. Still recited daily.

Morning Offering: 08. 07. 26

Today’s Reflection: Nowadays the world does not need words, but lives which cannot be explained except through faith and love for Christ’s poor. – Fr. Pedro Arrupe, SJ.

Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario, Canada. Daily photo by Joe Barovich.

Morning Offering is posted by 8 a.m.

Morning Offering: 08. 06. 26

Today’s Reflection: Christ, be my light in the darkness,

Christ, be my shelter from rain,

Christ, be my hope and redemption,

Christ, be my comfort in pain. – Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA

Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario, Canada. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich.

Morning Offering is posted by 8 a.m.

Morning Offering: 08. 05. 26

Today’s Reflection: Hermit Rule 3:

Do not take on too much, for this will achieve the best results. Let silence and stillness be your chosen way, and may you achieve quietness.The Lord desires neither your busyness nor your things, but all you are. – Bodmin Hermit, Franciscan hermit. Retired hospice chaplain. Church of England, but multifaith contemplative stance.

Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario, Canada. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich.

Morning Offering is posted by 8 a.m.

Morning Offering: 08. 04. 26

Today’s Reflection: The OTHER Serenity Prayer

God, grant me the serenity to stop beating myself for not doing things perfectly, the courage to forgive myself because I’m working on doing better, and the wisdom to know that you love me just the way I am. – Eleanor Brown    

Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario, Canada. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich.

Morning Offering is posted by 8 a.m.

Editor’s note: Re-posted in response to a request.

Morning Offering: 08. 03. 26

Today’s Reflection: Lord, may my heart be:

Attuned to Your spirit,

Unwavering of faith,

Guided by Your Word,

Uncompromising in obedience to You,

Sensitive to Your still small voice,

Transformed by You – Heartprints of God

Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario, Canada. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich.

Morning Offering is posted by 8 a.m.

Morning Offering: 08. 02. 26

Today’s Reflection: Dear Jesus, sometimes I don’t know how to live my faith in this culture so filled with confusing messages. The pressure to question my faith can be overwhelming. Guide me with Your  wisdom and grace in the many choices I face each day. May the Holy Spirit fill me with the strength to always follow the path that leads to You. – The Passionists of Holy Cross Province

Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario, Canada. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich.

Morning Offering is posted by 8 a.m.

Morning Offering: 08. 01. 26

Today’s Reflection: Lord of the mountains,

Lord of the sea,

Lord of the forests,

The sparrows and me.

All glory is Yours,

All praise in return

For the gifts You have given

And I have not earned. – Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA

Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario, Canada. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich.

Morning Offering is posted by 8 a.m.