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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: 03. 06. 25

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Today’s Reflection: A Prayer to Heal Stress 

Loving God, please grant me peace of mind and calm my troubled heart. My soul is like a turbulent sea. I can’t seem to find my balance so I stumble and worry constantly. Give me the strength and clarity of mind to find my purpose and walk the path you’ve laid out for me. I trust your Love, God, and know that you will heal this stress. Just as the sun rises each day against the dark of night. Please bring me clarity with the light of God.
In your name I pray. — Author Unknown 

Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich.

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Morning Offering: 03. 05. 25

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Today’s Reflection: Short Prayer

Dear God,

If I stumble, lift me up.

If I wander, bring me back.

If I lose heart, fill me with hope.

If I feel defeated, give me the courage to keep going.

Let your light and love guide me. I trust you. 

Amen. — Author unknown.

Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich.

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Morning Offering: 03. 04. 25

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Today’s Reflection: Morning Prayer

In a world which often lauds

power rather than peace,

and greed rather than generosity,

you call us, Lord, to stand

not with oppressors and bullies,

but with those who face injustice.

Strengthen our resolve,

as people of your kingdom,

to pursue the peace you offer.— Bill Braviner, Anglican Archdeacon of Halifax (UK)  

Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich.

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Morning Offering: 03. 03. 25

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Today’s Reflection: Prayer is a lifestyle, not an emergency exit. — 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.

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Morning Offering: 03. 02. 25

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Today’s Reflection: When God feels far away, guess who moved. — Author Unknown 

Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich.

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Morning Offering: 03. 01. 25

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Today’s Reflection: Push My Buttons Prayer

Lord, it’s likely that sometime today
someone will push my buttons
challenge my good will
misread my intentions
tick me off
try my patience
rattle my cage
judge me in haste
test my kindness
or do all of the above…

Give me the grace I’ll need at such times
to respond with patience
to trust and accept
to listen carefully
to reach out in peace
to be fair and just
to anticipate goodness
in all my words and deeds…

I know this is a lot to ask, Lord,
but I need your help
to do for others
as I’d have them do for me. Amen. — Rev. Austin Fleming

Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich.

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Morning Offering: 02. 28. 25

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Today’s Reflection: Speak words of hope.

Be human in this most inhuman of ages.

Guard the image of man for it is the image of 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.

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Morning Offering: 02. 27. 25

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Today’s Reflection: God, if we could only know how patient you’ve been with us, we’d be a little more understanding with others. Give us a sense of your serenity so we might share it with someone else today. Amen. — Joe Ertle, SJ 

Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich.

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Morning Offering: 02. 24. 25

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Today’s Reflection: There is no wrong way to pray.

Do it in church.

Do it at home.

Do it kneeling.

Or standing.

Do it out loud.

Or in silence.

Do it alone.

Do it with others.

Do it however way you want.

Just do it. — Reader’s referral

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.