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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. 28. 22

Today’s Reflection: Let go of your plans. The first hour of your morning belongs to God. — St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross.
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. 27. 22

Today’s Reflection: Lord, strengthen our faith so we can trust that all will be well. — Jesuit 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: 06. 26. 22

Today’s Reflection: You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it rests in you.— St. Augustine.
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. 25. 22

Today’s Reflection: Faith is like a small light in a dark forest. It does not show everything at once but gives enough light for the next step to be safe. — 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: 06. 24. 22

Today’s Reflection: The wisdom of the cross is about losing our lives, handing over our need for control, and throwing in our lot with this Jesus of Nazareth. — Jesuit 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: 06. 23. 22

Today’s Reflection: Need this every so often, how about you? – God grant me the serenity to accept… — Serenity 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: 06. 22. 22

Today’s Reflection: Watching something grow is good for morale. It helps you believe in life. — Myron S. Kaufman.
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. 21. 22

Today’s Reflection: Be in awe of all that is alive.
Be in natural wonder.
It is the path of peace. — from A Mystic 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: 06. 20. 22

Today’s Reflection: Good morning!
May the Blessed Virgin Mother come into your life today with a special blessing. — 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: 06. 19. 22

Today’s Reflection: After strolling through the garden, feeling so thankful for God’s gift of sight! Thank you, Heavenly Father.
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.