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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: 02. 12. 23

Today’s Reflection: Learn character from trees, values from roots, and change from leaves. — Tasneem Hameel.
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: 02. 11. 23

Today’s Reflection: Carry out God’s commandments in what you do every day. Embrace chastity. Hate no one. Do not be jealous or give in to feelings of envy. Do not take pleasure in disputes. Avoid pride, respect your elders and care for those younger than yourself. Pray for your enemies in the love of Christ. Before the day’s end be reconciled with anyone with whom you have a disagreement. Never despair of God’s mercy. — St. Benedict of Nursia from The Rule of St. Benedict.
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: 02. 10. 23

Today’s Reflection: Jesus, help us to make spending time with you a priority. We have so many excuses for not doing so. Help us see that our excuses are nonsense. Help us to give ourselves permission to seek out your warm embrace. Help us be present to you as you are always present for us. Amen. — Peg Anderson.
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: 02. 09. 23

Today’s Reflection: Looking behind I am filled with gratitude,
Looking forward I am filled with vision,
Looking upward I am filled with strength, and
Looking within I discover peace. — Apache 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: 02. 08. 23

Today’s Reflection: Every day is a fresh start, wake up with a thankful heart. — 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: 02. 07. 23

Today’s Reflection: A sunrise is God’s way of saying, “Let’s start again.” — Tod Stocker.
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: 02. 06. 23

Today’s Reflection: Dear Lord, I believe in you. I believe all will work out according to your perfect plan, in your perfect timing. I am waiting on you. — based on Psalm 31: 14.
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: 02. 05. 23

Today’s Reflection: Loving God, we know that you want to give us every good gift. Help us to remember that and to be thankful for each and every answered prayer, even when the answer is different from what we might expect. Amen. — Mandy Dillon.
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: 02. 04. 23

Today’s Reflection: Let’s say a prayer of thanks for Harvest Kitchen, Out of the Cold, other hot meal/warming programs and food pantries, and a prayer for those who must turn to them day after day, night after night. God bless all!
Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Today’s Reflection and photo by Joe Barkovich.
Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m.
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Morning Offering: 02. 03. 23

Today’s Reflection: Dear Lord, keep working on me. — 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