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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: 08. 13. 24

Today’s Reflection: Go placidly amidst the noise and haste, and remember what Peace there may be in Silence. — 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: 08. 12. 24

Today’s Reflection –  Never be in a hurry,

Do everything quietly and in a calm spirit,

Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever,

Even if your whole world seems upset — St. Francis de Sales 

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: 08. 11. 24

Today’s Reflection: Remind us always, Lord,

that we must not confuse the priorities of the world

with the priorities of your kingdom;

help us all to deliver daily

on your manifesto of mission and ministry,

to invest our resources in your legacy of love,

as we build community together. — Bill Braviner, Anglican Archdeacon of Halifax.

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: 08. 10. 24

Today’s Reflection: It seems to me that some of us value information over wonder and noise over silence. And I feel that we need a lot more wonder and a lot more silence in our lives. — Fred Rogers  (Mr. Rogers)

 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: 08. 09. 24

Today’s Reflection: Dear God, Grant me the strength to face adversity with resilience and the courage to believe I can rise after I’ve fallen. Help me believe that I can rise, soar and find my way home to myself. Amen. — 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.

Morning Offering: 08. 08. 24

Today’s Reflection: Good morning! Before we ask God for anything, let’s first thank Him for everything. — LessonsLearnedInLife

 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: 08. 07. 24

Today’s Reflection: We pray for those who carry the worries and fears for loved ones and dear friends. Grant them Your peace that surpasses all understanding and provide comfort for those they care about.  — 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.

Morning Offering: 08. 06. 24

Today’s Reflection: May all I say and all I do be in harmony  with thee,

God within me,

God beyond me,

Maker of the trees. — Chinook 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.

Morning Offering: 08. 05. 24

Today’s Reflection: I believe in God NOT because my parents told me to, NOT because the Church told me to,  but because I’ve experienced His goodness and mercy for myself. —  Sign in a storefront window 

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: 08. 04. 24

Today’s Reflection: The act and spirit of giving are the best counter to the evil forces in the world today, and giving liberates the individual not only spiritually but materially.  — Dorothy Day, quoted in the book An Introduction to Her Life and Thought

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.