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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: 12. 25. 21

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Today’s Reflection: But the Angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see —I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is Christ, the Lord. This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.” — excerpt of the Gospel of Luke 2.1-16.
Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich. (Today’s photo: Nativity scene outside Wesley United Church, Welland. From my photo archive, December 2014.)
Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m. (Merry Christmas to followers and readers of Morning Offering.)

Morning Offering: 12. 24. 21

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Today’s Reflection: Almost decision time for some – Are you part of the ‘Inn’ crowd or are you one of the ‘Stable’ few? — 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: 12. 23. 21

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Today’s Reflection: Faith is the bird that feels the light when the dawn is still dark. — Rabindranath Tagore.
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: 12. 22. 21

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Today’s Reflection: Patience with others is love. Patience with self is hope. Patience with God is faith. — 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: 12. 21. 25

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Today’s Reflection: As you walk upon the sacred earth, treat each step as a prayer. — Black Elk, medicine man and holy man of the Oglala Lakota people (Sioux).
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: 12. 20. 21

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Today’s Reflection: No one heals himself by wounding another. — St. Ambrose.
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: 12. 19. 21

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Today’s Reflection: Fourth Advent. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. (Luke 1.42 ). Blessed are you who believe!
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: 12. 18. 21

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Today’s Reflection: Dear God, our world is hurting and broken. We pray for those who have lost loved ones, those who have lost homes, for those whose world has been shaken. We pray for gifts of understanding and compassion. Help us all to choose compassion over strife, in small ways and in large ways. Help us to intentionally cultivate peacekeeping hearts. Amen. — Kristine Mackey.
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: 12. 17. 21

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Today’s Reflection: Lord, help us exercise “skilled mastery” over all aspects of our world, especially caring for our earth. Help us use our ingenuity in living more simply. Amen. — Fr. Robert Scullin, 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.

Morning Offering: 12. 16. 21

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Today’s Reflection: I like reminding myself of this every now and then – 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.