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.
Today’s Reflection: I couldn’t have made it this far without God. Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Today’s Reflection and daily photo by Joe Barkovich. Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m.
Today’s Reflection: May I live this day Compassionate of heart, Clear in word, Gracious in awareness, Courageous in thought, Generous in love. — John O’ Donohue, Benedictus: A Book of Blessings. 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.
Today’s Reflection: Prayer: Lord, Give me news eyes to see you in all things. Give me new ears to hear your voice, your comfort and commands. Grant me new wisdom, understanding, and memory to put it all together, and a heart soft enough to relish it. Amen — David J. Herr, 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. daily.
Today’s Reflection: May today there be peace within. May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith. May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be confident knowing you are a child of God. Let this presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. It is there for each and every one of us. — Some attribute this to St. Therèse of Lisieux, others to St. Teresa of Avila. Regardless of author, it’s a work of beauty. 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.
Today’s Reflection: Dear God, May every change of season show me more of your grace. May every path lead me closer to 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.
Today’s Reflection: Wherever you find yourself on the road to discipleship, you are on the right road, the road toward eternal life. — Neil L. 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.
Today’s Reflection: As long as the earth endures, seed time and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night, will never cease. — from Genesis 8:22. 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.
Today’s Reflection: I will learn to experience you in silence, Lord. Help me to be quiet in your presence, that I may learn from you and deepen my experience of wholeness. — from Focus Your Day. 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.
Today’s Reflection: Lord, teach me to be quiet so that the noise within me may be silenced. In the stillness may I become more aware of your presence. — from Focus Your Day. 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.
Today’s Reflection: If you get lost on the road of life….God allows U-turns. — 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.