Today’s Reflection: I rose up from the acres of self that I tended with passion and defended with flurries of pride: I walked out of myself and went into the woods of God’s mercy, and here I abide. — excerpted from The Mercy of God, Jessica Powers. Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario, Canada’s Rose City. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich. Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m. daily.

Today’s Reflection: I turn to Jesus Christ, hanging on His cross, and I speak with Him…. And then I reflect upon myself, and ask: What have I done for Christ? What am I doing for Christ? What ought I do for Christ? And I talk with Jesus like a friend.—Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, paraphrased by Joseph Tetlow, S.J Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario, Canada’s Rose City. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich. Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m. daily.

Today’s Reflection: Who possesses God nothing wants. God alone suffices. – St. Teresa of Avila. Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario, Canada’s Rose City. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich. Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m. daily.

Today’s Reflection: Open your blinds —and let the Son shine in! Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario, Canada’s Rose City. Today’s Reflection and photo by Joe Barkovich. Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m. daily.

Today’s Reflection: Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful. Kindle in us the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and we shall be created. And you will renew the face of the earth.— a traditional prayer. Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario, Canada’s Rose City. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich. Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m. daily.

Today’s Reflection: If you want to talk, He wants to listen. Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario, Canada’s Rose City. Today’s Reflection and photo by Joe Barkovich. Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m. daily.

Today’s Reflection: Tired of following the crowd? Try following the Lord! Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario, Canada’s Rose City. Today’s Reflection and photo by Joe Barkovich. Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m. daily.

Today’s Reflection: Thank you, Lord, for memories such as these. They help us through the stormy days and remind us better times are to come! Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario, Canada’s Rose City. Today’s Reflection and photo by Joe Barkovich. Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m. daily.

Today’s Reflection: Take Jesus at his word. We are meant to be lights to the world. Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario, Canada’s Rose City. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich. Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m. daily.

Today’s Reflection: When the time comes for me to wear my crown of thorns — whatever it will be — will I wear it with the same dignity as did He? Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario, Canada’s Rose City. Today’s Reflection and photo by Joe Barkovich. Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m. daily.