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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. 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.

Morning Offering: 06. 18. 22

Today’s Reflection: My past, O Lord, to your mercy;
My present, to your love;
My future, to your providence. — Padre Pio.
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. 17. 22

Today’s Reflection: Raise your words not your voice. It is rain that grows flowers, not thunder. ― Rumi.
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. 16. 22

Today’s Reflection: Preach the Gospel at all times. Use words if necessary. —Commonly attributed to St. Francis of Assisi.
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. 15. 22

Today’s Reflection: I will trust you always, though I may seem lost. — Thomas Merton.
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.