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.

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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.

Morning Offering: 07. 31. 26

Today’s Reflection: I have come to think that care of the soul requires a high degree of resistance to the culture around us, simply because that culture is dedicated to the values that have no concern for the soul. – Thomas Merton, American monk, theologian, writer, social activist. (1915-1968)

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: 07. 30. 26

Today’s Reflection: Lord, teach us to till the earth without wounding it, to build with hands that remember they are borrowed from the soil. Grant us the wisdom to advance only as far as reverence allows, that our work may serve creation, not consume it. Keep us rooted, even as we reach forward. Amen.– Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration.

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: 07. 29. 26

Today’s Reflection: Lord, I am longing to love as you do—purely and unconditionally. You asked your followers to love our neighbors as you have loved us. Yet, so often I find myself judging others, holding grudges and withholding love. Help me to open my heart to others. Let me always see in others what you see.  –  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: 07. 28. 26

Today’s Reflection: Loving God, we pray for all who wait: those waiting for healing, for justice, for peace. We pray for communities divided by judgment and fear. We pray for creation itself, groaning for renewal. Give endurance, hope and trust in your faithful love. Amen – The Church of Scotland

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

Morning Offering is posted by 8 a.m.