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.
Lord, as I navigate the storms of life, I acknowledge the challenges and difficulties I face. I ask for your guidance and strength to help me weather these turbulent times. May you bring peace and calm to my heart, and may I find solace in your presence. Bodmin Hermit, based on Psalm 107:29
Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich.
Today’s Reflection: God, grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the Courage to change the things I can, and the Wisdom to know the difference. —from the Serenity Prayer by Reinhold Niebuhr
Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich.
Today’s Reflection: Lord, soften my heart to love as you love, to forgive as you forgive, and to reach out in grace even when it’s hard. Amen. — CAFOD Catholic prayer site
Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich.
Lord, as I begin this new day, I ask for your grace and guidance. Help me to stand strong against the discord and turmoil of the world. Grant me the strength to not be swayed by negativity. May my heart be a sanctuary of peace, untouched by the world’s anxieties.— Bodmin Hermit
Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich.