Author Archives: fromareportersnotebook

Unknown's avatar

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. 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.

Morning Offering: 08. 04. 19

Today’s Reflection: For victims of violence everywhere, especially gun violence, Lord hear our prayer!
Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Today’s Reflection and photo by by Joe Barkovich.
Morning Offering is posted by 8 a.m.

Morning Offering: 08. 03. 19

Today’s Reflection: Fragmented lives could use spiritual glue to put them back together. When was the last time you poured out a spiritual glue known as prayer?
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. 02. 19

Today’s Reflection: May I find space today to let
your Word,
your life,
your light
flood my spirit. — 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. 01. 19

Today’s Reflection: Advice from a river:
Immerse yourself in nature.
Slow down and meander.
Go around obstacles. — 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.