Today’s Reflection: What occupies your mind will influence your heart; keep your thoughts on God, and let His peace fill you. – from Isaiah 26: 3-4
Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario, Canada. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich.
Today’s Reflection: The secret to living well and longer is: eat half, walk double, laugh triple and love without measure. – Tibetan proverb
Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario, Canada. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich.
Today’s Reflection: Compassion is the key awareness of the interdependence of all things. – Thomas Merton
Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario, Canada. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich.
Today’s Reflection: Prayer to Love and Serve
Divine Creator, in our journey of faith and service, guide us with the spirit of “En Todo Amar y Servir,”
to love and serve in all things.
May our faith be not just words but actions,
as we walk the pilgrimage of life.
Grant us the strength to embody compassion, kindness,
and empathy in every step we take.
As we walk this sacred path, may our hearts be open
to the needs of others, our hands ready to serve,
and our souls filled with humility.
Bless us with the wisdom to see you in
every encounter and to spread your love to all.
Amen. – from Faith at Marquette
Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario, Canada. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich.
Today’s Reflection: God, teach us to love the simple things – a quiet moment, a kind word, a breath of peace. In cherishing these, may we grow steadier and stronger, prepared to face life’s harder moments with grace and trust. Let simplicity shape our hearts for resilience. 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.
Today’s Reflection: While you are proclaiming peace with your lips, be careful to have it even more fully in your heart. – St. Francis of Assisi
Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario, Canada. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich
Today’s Reflection: Dear God, Help us remember who we are at our best, give us the courage to rush in when others need us, and fill our hearts with hope, compassion and grace. Amen. – Maria Shriver
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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Today’s Reflection: Prayer in Times of Confusion
I bring myself before you, Lord,
shadowed by uncertainty
and pulled in countless directions.
I see no clear way forward,
no neat solution,
no easy resolution.
Did you doubt when
your disciples did not understand you?
Did you question yourself when
the authorities questioned you?
Did you hesitate when
others asked what seemed more than humanly possible?
Did you feel fear when
you prayed in the garden?
When you breathed your last on the cross?
In the chaos of my life, Lord,
allow me to feel your presence.
Let me sense your Spirit
as it knits,
as it mends,
as it heals,
as it makes all things new.
Grant me the courage and patience
to abide with you in the garden,
to stay with you at the cross,
to hold fast to you in darkness.
Despite my doubts,
give me the grace to trust in you
and to say with you:
“Not my will, but yours be done.” — Rev. Ryan Duns, SJ
Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario, Canada. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich.
Today’s Reflection: Loving God, please open our hearts to welcome those who long to belong. Heal those who have suffered, and surround them with dignity, safety and compassion. Make our communities places of mercy, justice and hope for all. 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
