Today’s Reflection:
Preach the truth as if we had a million voices, for it is silence that kills the world.— St. Catherine of Siena
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Today’s Reflection:
Saint Francis, our brother, you who eight hundred years ago
went to meet Sister Death as a man at peace,
intercede for us before the Lord.
You recognized true peace in the Crucifix of San Damiano,
teach us to seek in Him the source of all reconciliation
that breaks down every wall.
You, who unarmed, crossed the lines of war and misunderstanding, give us the courage to build bridges where the world raises up boundaries.
In this time afflicted by conflict and division, intercede for us so that we may become peacemakers: unarmed and disarming witnesses of the peace that comes from Jesus.— Pope Leo’s A Prayer for the Jubilee Year of St. Francis
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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Today’s Reflection:
Lord, remind us that life’s greatest treasures aren’t things, but moments: a shared laugh, a quiet sunrise, a hand held in kindness. Teach us to collect memories, not stuff; to choose wonder, not wealth. May our hearts be full, even when our shelves are not. — 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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Today’s Reflection:
MEDITATION
Live your life each day as you would climb a mountain.
An occasional glance towards the summit keeps the goal in mind.
Climb slowly enjoying each passing moment;
However, the real journey of discovery consists not in
seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes. — Bodmin Hermit post
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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Today’s Reflection:
Loving God, Great One,
I come to you each day in silly, simple prayer
but I hardly know how to respond
when you come to me.
How could I?
You, the very greatness
for which I prepare my heart,
come to me,
without even my call or invite –
by your own accord
by your own desire and love
for me.
I am not worthy, but I know
the whole reason why you’ve come
is to convince me
is to show me
that I am.
What can I say but amen?
—Fr. Garrett Gundlach, 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.
Today’s Reflection: Prayer
Lord Jesus, when you walked the earth,
Your humility obscured your Kingship.
Your meekness confused the arrogant,
Hindering them from grasping your purpose —
Your nobleness attending to the destitute.
Teach me to model after your eminence,
To subject my nature to humility.
Grant me with a natural inclination
To never view myself greater than anyone.
Banish all lingering sparks of self-importance
That could elevate me greater than you.
Let my heart always imitate your humility.— A Christian Prayer for the Virtue of Humility, author unknown.
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Today’s Reflection: Those who have a voice must speak for those who are voiceless.— 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.
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Today’s Reflection:
One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord. Scenes from my life flashed across the sky. In each, I noticed footprints in the sand. Sometimes there were two sets of footprints; other times there was only one.
During the low periods of my life I could see only one set of footprints, so I said, “You promised me, Lord, that you would walk with me always. Why, when I have needed you most, have you not been there for me?”
The Lord replied, “The times when you have seen only one set of footprints, my child, is when I carried you.”
—Footprints in the Sand, often attributed to Mary Stevenson
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Today’s Reflection: Prayer for Peace
Lead me from death to life,
from falsehood to truth.
Lead me from despair to hope,
from fear to truth.
Lead me from hate to love,
from war to peace.
Let peace fill my heart, my world, my universe.
Amen,
—Pax Christi, from Loyola Kids Book of Everyday Prayers
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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Today’s Reflection: Morning Prayer
Lord of life,
Help me to live this day Quietly, Easily;
To lean on your strength, Trustfully, Restfully;
To wait for the unfolding of your will Patiently, Serenely;
To meet others Peacefully, Joyously;
To face this day 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.
Morning Offering is posted by 8 a.m.
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