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.
Today’s Reflection: God our Father, grant that all your children may know what it is to feel loved and cherished. We give thanks for mothers throughout the world who give everything for their children despite the challenges they face. Amen.— Catholic prayer resource
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, Christ, for giving me another chance when I mess up. I will remember to be forgiving of others too. —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, Give us understanding that we may learn our lessons well. Give us compassion that we may show your face to those we meet. Give us generosity that we may share the gifts you have given us. Give us faith that we may have confidence in ourselves. Above all give us love that we may bring joy into the lives of those around us. —Excerpted from Prayer of Dedication by Adrian Porter, SJ
Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich.
I’m in awe of your ways, oh Lord In me, You love and value what I don’t. You gladly use what I want to discard. If I see a dead end, You show me a path out.
If I’m blind, You make me listen. If I’m deaf, You show me the truth. When I rest, You visit my thoughts.
You lift me up when I’m humble and tame me when I’m proud. You frustrate my plans, when I’m controlling and help me advance when I give You my trust.
You show me that love is the way Because I was wounded, I could help others heal Because I was broken, I could help others to mend.
Every time I feared to trust You I was faced with your unrelenting love You left me without arguments and excuses and what was left was nothing more but awe of your ways, oh Lord. Amen — Sindy Collazo
Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich.