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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: 12. 05. 17

 

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Today’s Reflection: Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. – from the Prayer of 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: 12. 04. 17

 

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Today’s Reflection: Have you lost your way? Perhaps a star will lead 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: 12. 03. 17

 

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Today’s Reflection: In praise and thanksgiving, let us rejoice as we await our Saviour, Christ the Lord, God-with-us, Prince of peace. – excerpt of Advent Preface.
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: 12. 02. 17

 

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Today’s Reflection:  Let peace begin with me. –  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. daily.

 

Morning Offering: 12. 01. 17

 

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Today’s Reflection: Feeding the birds is also a form of prayer. – Pope Pius XII.
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: 11. 30. 17

 

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Today’s Reflection: Do not be afraid to fall. – 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: 11. 29. 17

 

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Today’s Reflection: Peace is watching the sun set and knowing who to thank.
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: 11. 28. 17

 

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Today’s Reflection: Guide our hearts to a deeper love of You. – Jesuit prayer.
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. daily. 

 

Morning Offering: 11. 27. 17

 

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Today’s Reflection: There are times we need light to guide us on our way. Do you have the light of Christ in your life to guide you on yours?
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: 11. 26. 17

 

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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. daily