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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: 06. 26. 24

Today’s Reflection: Instead of trying to avoid hardships ask God for the grace to bear them well. — St. Andre Bessette

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: 06. 25. 24

Today’s Reflection: MORNING PRAYER – Lord of the Morning, Silence my loud, tumultuous thoughts, and grant my brain rest. Help me let go of my distractions and my desire to be distracted, to simply sit here with you. When silence unsettles me, let the waves of your peace & presence wash over me. — Bodmin Hermit, a Franciscan hermit in Cornwall, England

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: 06. 24. 24

Today’s Reflection: Don’t allow disappointment to direct your path; instead, let it redirect you to connect with God. — 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: 06. 23. 24

Today’s Reflection: Our job is to love others without stopping to inquire whether or not they are worthy.— Thomas Merton

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: 06. 22. 24

Today’s Reflection: Lord, teach me to find moments of peace and relaxation amidst life’s busyness. Help me to let go of stress and to trust in your care. Grant me the serenity to rest and rejuvenate, knowing that true rest is found in You. — 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: 06. 21. 24

Today’s Reflection:  Aspire not to have more, but to be more. — St. Oscar Romero

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: 06. 20. 24

Today’s Reflection:  We Pray to You, O Lord,
Help us to honor our discomfort
And bring our confusion to You
Especially when we do not understand
Instead of sinking into ourselves
To remember our priorities and our call
to love and serve you by loving and serving others
Especially those often viewed as the lowest, the last, and the least
Amen. —Carl Caceres, SJ

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: 06. 19. 24

Today’s Reflection: Morning Prayer

Remind us and

reassure us, Lord,

that even though

we stray from your path,

even though we wander far off

in pursuit of our own

desires and dreams,

you remain constant,

your love for us unfailing,

your arms wide open

to welcome us home.

May we show that love to all. — Bill Braviner

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: 06. 18. 24

Today’s Reflection: Be still. The quieter you become the more you can hear. — Ram Dass 

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: 06. 17. 24

Today’s Reflection: God,  please comfort those in sorrow for the loss of a beloved pet. Grant them peace and healing and help them cherish the happy memories they shared. — 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.