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: Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise. — 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: Peace. 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.
Today’s Reflection: Dear God, Be with me as the days shorten and become cooler. Guide me into the quiet of the upcoming season by letting me listen now to the silence around me. Let me draw on that silence to find peace within. — Patricia R. Barrett, The Sacred 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.
Today’s Reflection: The earth is my altar; the sea is my holy water; The air and sun what give me life. Lord, I celebrate this home each day, and I give you thanks for what you have created. — Christopher De Vinck, in The Center Will Hold, An Almanac of Hope, Prayer and Wisdom for Hard Times. 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: Interpretation — Trust me! 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.
Today’s Reflection: There are 2 rules on the spiritual path: Begin, and Continue. — Sufi saying. 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: My Lord God I have no idea where I am going. I cannot see the road ahead of me and I do not know for certain where it will end. Nor do I know myself, and the fact that I think I am following your will does not mean that I am actually doing so. But I believe that the desire to please you does in fact please you. And I hope that I have that desire in all that I am doing. I hope I will never do anything apart from that desire. And I know that if I do this you will lead me by the right road, though I may know nothing about it. Therefore I will trust you always. Though I may seem to be lost and in the shadow of death, I will not fear, for you are ever with me, and will never leave me to face my perils alone. — 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.
Today’s Reflection: In trying times especially, helps to keep this in focus. I find myself turning to it regularly. 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.
Today’s Reflection: Our one and only tomato plant kept on giving and giving during August and into September but this is the end of the line. Such a gift it was. So, a word of thanks to the heavenly Master Gardener for the bounty of our garden! 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.
Today’s Reflection: Good and gracious God, you have blessed us in ways big and small. As we look back over the past day, week, or month, help us to see the ways you have been present and moving in our lives, even in the midst of trials. May we strive to work for a more loving and just world, and seek to be blessings for others. Amen. — 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.