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.
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.
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.
Today’s Reflection: Thank You, God, for the gift of this new day. May my attitude reflect my gratitude – meeting each moment with kindness, patience and 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.
Today’s Reflection: Lord, you are in control of the boat of my life. Grant me the grace to continue trusting in you and to be able to resist life’s strong winds and storms. Come with me and guide me always. Amen. — Ronald Ruiz Gill, SJ
Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich.