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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: 06.18. 25

Today’s Reflection: There is beauty to be found in the changing of the earth’s seasons and an inner grace in honoring the cycles of life. — Jack Kornfield

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. 25

Today’s Reflection: When we leave from Mass, we should leave in the same way that Moses descended from Sinai, with his face shining and his heart emboldened to face the world’s difficulties. — St. Oscar Romero (Corpus Christi, 1979)

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. 25

Today’s Reflection: What money can buy:

A bed but not sleep.

A clock but not time.

A book but not knowledge.

A position but not respect.

Medicine but not health.

Amusement but not happiness.

Acquaintance but not friendship.

Obedience but not faithfulness.

A house but not a home. — Author 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.

Morning Offering: 06. 15. 25

Today’s Reflection: Lost and Found –

If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will take you there! (George Harrison)

I am the way, the truth and the life. ( Jesus, John 14:6 )   —  Bodmin Hermit

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. 25

Today’s Reflection: Restore in us a deepened sense of wonder and gratitude so we realize  your handprint in our day. – Jesuits 

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. 25

Today’s Reflection: God, give us minds to know the good, mouths to speak the truth, and hearts to do beautiful deeds for your kingdom.— Jesuits  

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. 25

Today’s Reflection: Speak that I might hear Lord, my heart is listening. — St. Augustine of Hippo

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. 11. 25

Today’s Reflection: Dear Lord, I can’t find the right words. Can you please just listen through my heart? — 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.

Morning Offering: 06. 10. 25

Today’s Reflection: Show gratitude for:

Those who lift you up;

Those who keep you going;

Those who make you smile;

Those who bring you joy;

Those who comfort you;

Those who give you a shoulder to lean on;

Those who are there for you in good times and bad;

Those who give you purpose;

Those who bring you peace;

Those who are no longer here, but we still feel in spirit. — Maria Shriver   

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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Morning Offering: 06. 09. 25

Today’s Reflection: God, when the road is long and the way is hard, fill me with quiet courage to keep going. Help me rise after each stumble, trusting that you walk with me through every struggle. Teach me to persist not in my own strength alone but in the strength You provide each day. — 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.