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.