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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: 09. 21. 19

Today’s Reflection: For all who live in poverty and hunger, and other conditions which are degrading to their human dignity, let us pray to the Lord…Lord hear our 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: 09. 20. 19

Today’s Reflection: Overwhelmed? Trying to get away from it all? Well, you can dive but you can’t hide. Give your head a shake! Maybe prayer is what you’re looking for. Go ahead, give it a try.
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: 09. 19. 19

Today’s Reflection: God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.
Living one day at a time;
enjoying one moment at a time;
accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;
taking, as He did, this sinful world
as it is, not as I would have it;
trusting that He will make all things right
if I surrender to His will;
that I may be reasonably happy in this life
and supremely happy with Him
forever in the next. – Serenity Prayer (complete version)
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: 09. 18. 19

Today’s Reflection: Creation is quiet. Grow silently. — 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: 09. 17. 19

Today’s Reflection: One day we will sit with God and look back at our footprints in the sand of our lives. — 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: 09. 16. 19

Today’s Reflection: Good morning! Reach for the heavens in what you do – you’ll get a warm welcome!
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: 09. 15. 19

Today’s Reflection: Give me the clarity of mind and strength of heart to walk the path you set out for me. — 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: 09. 14. 19

Today’s Reflection: Lord God, you created the universe and everything in it. Show me how to honor and care for the gifts of creation, while remembering that I am not you, and trusting that you care for it infinitely better than I can. Increase my faith and remind me that I am always loved by you. 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: 09. 12. 19

Today’s Reflection: Let go of your plans. The first hour of your morning belongs to God. — Edith Stein, St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross.
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.