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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: 05. 24. 23

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Today’s Reflection: If you desire a closer, more intimate relationship with Jesus — if you desire your spiritual life to grow more profoundly and go far beyond the humdrum existence of a Christian who is just going through the motions — then step back with me and consider what it means to follow Jesus intentionally as a disciple. — Edward Sri from his book Into His Likeness
Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich.
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Morning Offering: 05. 23. 23

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Today’s Reflection: Christ,
Coming closer to you
is saying yes to a stretch

Of who I think I can love
with this clumsy heart

Of who I think I can understand
with this limited mind

Of who I think I could befriend
with this small imagination

You stretch me inside
to push me outside
on mission –
To love and listen
To grow my world with your love.

Okay, but gently please, Amen. — Fr. Garrett Gundlach, 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. 22. 23

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Today’s Reflection: Lord, give me a heart that is as gentle and as humble as yours. Amen. — from the Litany of Humility
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. 21. 23

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Today’s Reflection: Good morning!
May God be….
Above you to bless you;
Below you to support you;
Before you to guide you;
Behind you to protect you;
Beside you to comfort you
And
Inside you to give you
Strength and joy. Amen. — Catholic prayer site
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. 20. 23

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Today’s Reflection: God, lead me along the paths that refresh my heart and nourish my tired spirit. I may often feel lost, but when I turn to you, my guide, you show me the way of truth. — from The Sacred Garden, Soil For The Growing Soul
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. 19. 23

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Today’s Reflection: A tribute to the Blessed Mother in May, Mary’s Month. — Hail, Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen. — Traditional prayer
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. 18. 23

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Today’s Reflection: The Jesus Prayer – Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner. – Traditional prayer
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. 17. 23

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Today’s Reflection: Prayer –
May the Lord bless and keep you,
May His face shine upon you and be gracious to you;
May the Lord look kindly upon you and grant you peace.
May He enlighten the eyes of your heart,
So that you may understand the hope to which He calls you,
And the treasure that awaits you.
May He help you to overcome all obstacles in this Way and through life,
And may He accept you to His loving service. — Pilgrim’s Blessing, from CaminoIgnaciano.org/en
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. 16. 23

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Today’s Reflection: Time spent among the trees can be the best medicine. — 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. daily.

Morning Offering: 05. 15. 23

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Today’s Reflection: Whoever has God lacks nothing,
for God alone suffices. — St Teresa of Avila
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.