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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: 08. 14. 19

Today’s Reflection: Pray for your enemies.
Pray for those who annoy you.
Pray for your adversaries.
Pray for your detractors.
Pray for your former friends.
Pray for your competitors.
Pray for your opponents.
Pray for those who lie about you.
Pray for all who sin differently than you do. — Maryknoll Missioners
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: 08. 13. 19

Today’s Reflection: When Jesus has your back, you never have to fear standing alone.
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: 08. 12. 19

Today’s Reflection: My garden teaches me:  faith is a growing experience. .
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: 08. 11. 19

Today’s Reflection: For our world, that nations may work together to end pollution and the exploitation of our planet’s resources so that environmental justice may become a reality, we pray…Lord, hear our prayer. — Prayer of the faithful.
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: 08. 10. 19

Today’s Reflection: Preach the Gospel at all times and when necessary use words. – St. Francis of Assisi.
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: 08. 09. 19

Today’s Reflection: Outdoor prayer/spirituality space. Walk right in.
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: 08. 08. 19

Today’s Reflection: Thought for today – Lord, transform my fears into deeper trust in you.
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: 08. 07. 19

Today’s Reflection: Lord, touch our souls so we recognize the blessings of this day. – 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: 08. 06. 19

Today’s Reflection:  In search of  appreciation for the humility of silence.
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: 08. 05. 19

Today’s Reflection: Give me the grace to live the life of Gospel nonviolence — John Dear.
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.