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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: 07. 14. 25

Today’s Reflection: Sometimes words fail me. They seem so clumsy, so inadequate, too weak to get beyond my living room let alone make it through heaven’s door. — 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: 07. 13. 25

Today’s Reflection: We are not at peace with others because we are not at peace with ourselves, and we are not at peace with ourselves because we are not at peace with God.— 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.

Morning Offering: 07. 12. 25

Today’s Reflection: Prayer For The Lonely Or Alone

Lord, I know you are always with me, even when I feel alone. You have promised to never leave or forsake me. Help me to remember this truth and to find solace in your presence.— Bodmin Hermit post 

 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: 07. 11. 25

Today’s Reflection: Lord, thank You for the simple joy of a walk – for the rhythm of my steps, the breeze on my face,  and the quiet moments to breathe and reflect. Open my eyes to the wonders around me, and my heart to the peace that comes with every step in Your creation.— 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.

Morning Offering: 07. 10. 25

Today’s Reflection: Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. — Matthew 11: 28-30

 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: 07. 09. 25

Today’s Reflection: God’s Providence

Trust the past to God’s mercy,

The present to God’s love

and the future to God’s providence. — 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: 07. 08. 25

Today’s Reflection: Let Your God Love You

Be silent.
Be still.
Alone.
Empty.
Before your God.
Say nothing.
Ask nothing.
Be silent.
Be still.
Let your God look upon
you.
That is all.
God knows.
God understands.
God loves you
With an enormous love,
And only wants
To look upon you
With that love.
Quiet.
Still.
Be.
Let your God—
Love you. —Edwina Gately

 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.

Note: Re-posted in response to a request.

Morning Offering: 07. 07. 25

Today’s Reflection: God of all mercies,
God of all consolation,
comfort us in our afflictions
that we in turn might comfort those who are in trouble
with the same consolation we have received. — Prayer in times of Suffering and Needs.    

 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: 07. 06. 25

Today’s Reflection: Lord, help us to see the true heroes in our lives  – the pastor who leads, the teacher who cares, the neighbour who helps, the health care provider who listens, the ones who quietly show up. May we honor them and strive to be like them. — 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.

Morning Offering: 07. 05. 25

Today’s Reflection: Lord, soften my heart today to recognize your grace and generosity to me in every moment. —Ken Weber

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.