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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: 02.16. 21

Today’s Reflection: Good morning, Lord.
I may not have everything I want but I have all that I need.
I woke up with some aches and pains but I’m thankful I woke up.
My life may not be perfect but I’m blessed beyond measure.
Thank you, Father. Amen. ― 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: 02. 15. 21

Today’s Reflection: Jesus,
Let me hear your voice in my life,
see the path you lay down before,
and follow the way you have led. 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.

Morning Offering: 02. 14. 21

Today’s Reflection: Be a bright spot in others’ lives. — from Advice from a Cardinal.
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: 02. 13. 21

Today’s Reflection: Silence is sometimes the best answer. — Dalai Lama.
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: 02. 12. 21

Today’s Reflection: If you only pray when you’re in trouble, you’re in trouble. — 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: 02. 09. 21

Today’s Reflection: Every day has its ups and downs. Conversing with Our Lord (prayer!) will get you through the downs.
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.

Morning Offering: 02. 08. 21

Today’s Reflection: If you’ve encountered Jesus, this didn’t happen just for you. — 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: 02. 07. 21

Today’s Reflection: Ya’ gotta believe it! Never stop.
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: 02. 06. 21

Today’s Reflection: If you are then the handiwork of God, await the hand of the Artist who does all things in due season. — 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.