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About fromareportersnotebook

Former reporter and city editor at The Tribune, Welland, On. Active in various community groups and initiatives, married with two grown children, interested in roses specifically and gardening in general. A collection of previously-written columns was published in book form in the fall of 2013 and is available by contacting the writer at: fromareportersnotebook@gmail.com. It sells for $20.

Morning Offering: 06. 03. 23

Today’s Reflection: From the belief that my life has no meaning or worth.
Deliver me, Jesus. — from the Litany of Trust
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

Morning Offering: 06. 02. 23

Today’s Reflection: MORNING PRAYER – Lord, help me remember what a difference it makes when I make time with you in the morning. Awaken me in body and spirit each day with a desire to meet with you and hear you speak words of affirmation, assurance and wisdom into my heart as I prepare to face the day. — Bodmin Hermit, a Franciscan hermit in Cornwall, England
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.

Morning Offering: 06. 01. 23

Today’s Reflection: Deep among the trees I go, to lose my mind and find my soul. — Unattributed.
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.

Morning Offering: 05. 31. 23

Today’s Reflection: Special Intention, A prayer for someone who is sick —
May you be wrapped in God’s love,
Found deep in His everlasting arms.
Carried and kept, safe and cherished.
May the healing power of Christ
Breathe across your being now. — Author unknown
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.

Morning Offering: 05. 30. 23

Today’s Reflection: Oh Jesus, meek and humble of heart, help me. From the desire to be esteemed, extolled, honored, praised, preferred, consulted, and approved, deliver me, Jesus. Deliver me from the distractions and fears that would keep me from hearing and seeing You. Help me, that when invited to cross the eternal threshold, I may do so with childlike candor and ease. —Adam Bohan, SJ
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.

Morning Offering: 05. 29. 23

Today’s Reflection: Jesus is not an option. Jesus is the answer. — Author unknown
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.

Morning Offering: 05. 28. 23

Today’s Reflection: Lord, bring your saints into my garden to remind me each day through their examples. Let St. Francis inspire me to love the birds and all living things. Let St. Phocas the gardener be my guide in enriching the soil. Through St. Therese, the Little Flower, may I make every act, no matter how small, one that honors you. Amen. — from God In The Garden
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.

Morning Offering: 05. 27. 23

Today’s Reflection: My Lord, May we experience your perfect peace this day. No matter what challenges I may face, I am going to seek your face and trust in you. — Unattributed
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.

Morning Offering: 05. 26. 23

Today’s Reflection: For those who choose to shine even after the storms they’ve endured. — Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration
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.

Morning Offering: 05. 25. 23

Today’s Reflection: MEDITATE ON –
I found it strange
yet perfectly balanced
that I needed my wounds
to heal my faith
and my faith
to heal my wounds. — Bodmin Hermit, a Franciscan hermit in Cornwall, England.
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.