Today’s Reflection: As we travel, Lord,
whether it be
a journey between places
or a journey through life,
give us an openness to one another
and a willingness to engage,
that we may build
community and connection
across difference and diversity,
showing and sharing your love with all. — Bill Braviner
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: Lord, help me to embrace the joy and peace that comes from you, and share it with those I encounter each day. Amen.—Jesuit Prayer team
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: Prayer
God,
Sometimes I get upset when I pray to you because I don’t get a response
Sometimes I get upset when I pray to you because I do get a response,
But it’s not the one I want,
But most of the time I don’t pray to you because I’m upset
About something else
And I don’t know how or where to start.
Just open my mouth, O Lord,
And let me speak – show me it’s okay to just let it flow,
To pour it all out like Job, like David,
Like me when I talk to my therapist – let me feel your gentle, listening presence,
the subtle warmth of someone sitting close
the slight cues of nods and mmhmm’s
the patience and acceptance of someone who listens
Without butting in to fix, to correct, or to solve.
Help me to speak with you clearly and openly,
Even and especially when I’m angry, broken or frustrated –
Thank you, Lord, for your listening-
Help me to speak. Amen. —Fr. Garrett Gundlach, SJ
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.
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Today’s Reflection: Sometimes words fail me. They seem so clumsy, so inadequate, too weak to get beyond my living room let alone make it through heaven’s door. — Unknown
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: We are not at peace with others because we are not at peace with ourselves, and we are not at peace with ourselves because we are not at peace with God.— 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: Prayer For The Lonely Or Alone
Lord, I know you are always with me, even when I feel alone. You have promised to never leave or forsake me. Help me to remember this truth and to find solace in your presence.— Bodmin Hermit post
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: Lord, thank You for the simple joy of a walk – for the rhythm of my steps, the breeze on my face, and the quiet moments to breathe and reflect. Open my eyes to the wonders around me, and my heart to the peace that comes with every step in Your creation.— Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration
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: Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. — Matthew 11: 28-30
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: God’s Providence
Trust the past to God’s mercy,
The present to God’s love
and the future to God’s providence. — St. Augustine
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.
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