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Morning Offering: 11. 26. 24

Today’s Reflection:  My Joy!

There are some souls on earth

Which seek in vain for happiness,

But for me, it’s just the opposite.

Joy is in my heart.

This joy is not ephemeral.

I possess it forever.

Like the springtime rose, It smiles at me every day. — St. Therese of Lisieux, French Carmelite (1873–1897)

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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Morning Offering: 11. 25. 24

Today’s Reflection:  There are two ways to get enough: One is to continue to accumulate more and more. The other is to desire less. — G.K. Chesterton 

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: 11. 24. 24

Today’s Reflection:  Morning Prayer

Lift our vision, Lord,

beyond the narrowness

of self-interest,

beyond temporary treasures

of possessions, power,

prestige and position,

that we may find fulfillment

in sharing the fulness

of the provision, peace,

wealth, wellbeing,

life and love you offer,

with 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: 11. 23. 24

Today’s Reflection: We are all pencils in the hand of God. — Mother Teresa of Calcutta

Question: What does God want to use me to create?

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: 11. 22. 24

Today’s Reflection: May we find the serenity to block out the noise of the world, to find peace amidst chaos and clarity in times of confusion. Let Christ help us focus on what truly matters and stay grounded in His presence.— 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: 11. 21. 24

Today’s Reflection: Prayer 

Jesus of story,
Weaver of words,
Master of metaphor,
Whose expansiveness cannot be contained,
We ask you to animate our imaginations today.
Soften our rigidity,
Quiet our quest for certainty,
And fortify our faith in Your poetry,
Your endless knowability,
Open to each and every one of us.

In Love, we pray.
Amen. — Katie Davis-Crowder  

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: 11. 19. 24

Today’s Reflection: Lord Jesus, thank you for the times you “bother” my heart, stirring me from comfort and calling me to care deeply. When I see injustice, suffering, or need, let that holy discomfort move me to action. Help me to pray persistently and seek your guidance, trusting that through you, my small actions will make a difference. Amen. — Jackie Schulte

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: 11. 18. 24

Today’s Reflection: Do not pray when it is raining if you do not pray when the sun is shining. —  Native American proverb 

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: 11. 17. 24

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