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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: 06. 19. 19

Today’s Reflection: The human family has received from the Creator a common gift: nature. — Pope Francis, Laudato Si’
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: 06. 18. 19

Today’s Reflection: Let’s take our hearts for a walk in the woods and listen to the magic whispers of old trees… — 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: 06. 17. 19

Today’s Reflection: How lovely the silence of growing things. — 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: 06. 16. 19

Today’s Reflection: Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness. — Desmond Tutu.
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: 06. 15. 19

Today’s Reflection: For all peoples striving for a world of peace, compassion and reconciliation, we pray to the Lord. — from 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: 06. 14. 19

Today’s Reflection: Jesuit examen:
Give thanks.
Pray for light.
Review the day.
Look at what’s wrong.
Make a resolution for the day to come.
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: 06. 13. 19

Today’s Reflection: Faith tells me that no matter what lies ahead of me, God is already there. — 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: 06. 12. 19

Today’s Reflection: If there’s a Saint of Ups and Downs out there waiting for a call, you’re needed by someone, somewhere, buddy, count on it. Help them through this down time in their lives.
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: 06. 10. 19

Today’s Reflection: When you’re thirsty for life, there’s nothing more wondrous than rain. — 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.