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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: 09. 18. 25

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Today’s Reflection: Prayer

You are the way, the truth, the life
Without the way there is no going
Without the truth there is no knowing
Without the life there is no growing
Show us the way, that we may go
Teach us the truth that we may know
Grant us the life, that we may grow
Eternally. —Fr. Theodore Tracy, SJ, based on a quote from Thomas à Kempis

 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: 09. 17. 25

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Today’s Reflection: Lord, quiet my mind and calm my heart. In this time with You, help me set aside distractions – the noise, the worries, the to-do lists – so I can listen, be present and simply rest in Your love. — 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.

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Morning Offering: 09. 16. 25

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Today’s Reflection: Go out and preach the gospel and if you must, use words.—St. Francis of Assissi 

 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: 09. 15. 25

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Today’s Reflection: 

be kind

practice grace

listen

see the good

take action

the world needs you. — Rachel Marie Martin, Finding joy

 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: 09. 14. 25

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Today’s Reflection: The wisdom of the cross is about losing our lives, handing over our need for control and throwing in our lot with this Jesus of Nazareth. — Jesuits

 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: 09. 13. 25

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Today’s Reflection: Morning Prayer — Lord, help me to live this day, quietly, easily. To lean upon Thy great strength, trustfully, restfully. To wait for the unfolding of Thy will, patiently, serenely. To meet others, peacefully, joyously. To face tomorrow, confidently, courageously. — 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.

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Morning Offering: 09. 12. 25

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Today’s Reflection: If we want peace, we have to be peace. Peace is a practice and not a hope.— Thich Nhat Hanh   

 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: 09. 11. 25

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Today’s Reflection: May we have hearts full of gratitude and grace.

For His life.

For His sacrifice.

For His love. ― Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Mercy 

 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.     

Image: Jesus is Condemned to Death, Stations of the Cross, St. Kevin Church, Welland.

Morning Offering: 09. 10. 25

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Today’s Reflection: Morning Prayer 

In the storms of life, Lord,

comfort and reassure us

by your presence;

guide and steer us

by your wisdom;

hold us in the strength

of your love.

Inspire us to bring to you

all that troubles us, others,

and the world,

that we may find hope,

reconciliation, and peace.— Bill Braviner, Anglican Archdeacon of Halifax, U.K 

 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: 09. 09. 25

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Today’s Reflection: Prayer of Gratitude for the Beauty of Creation

God, our Creator of heaven and earth, how blessed we are to be surrounded by the beauty of your creation.
We lift our prayer of gratitude as we see the stars of heaven, and the beauty of the sunset.
We are amazed by the seas and waterways and all that are in them.
We are enchanted by the flowers and trees which are clothed by you.
We are awed by all the animals you created.
For the beauty of the earth, the mountains and valleys, the sun and the moon – we give you praise.
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.

Morning Offering is posted by 8 a.m.