Today’s Reflection: The wisdom of the cross is about losing our lives, handing over our need for control and throwing in our lot with this Jesus of Nazareth. — Jesuits
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Today’s Reflection: Morning Prayer — Lord, help me to live this day, quietly, easily. To lean upon Thy great strength, trustfully, restfully. To wait for the unfolding of Thy will, patiently, serenely. To meet others, peacefully, joyously. To face tomorrow, 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.
Today’s Reflection: If we want peace, we have to be peace. Peace is a practice and not a hope.— Thich Nhat Hanh
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: May we have hearts full of gratitude and grace.
For His life.
For His sacrifice.
For His love. ― Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Mercy
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.
Image: Jesus is Condemned to Death, Stations of the Cross, St. Kevin Church, Welland.
Today’s Reflection: Morning Prayer
In the storms of life, Lord,
comfort and reassure us
by your presence;
guide and steer us
by your wisdom;
hold us in the strength
of your love.
Inspire us to bring to you
all that troubles us, others,
and the world,
that we may find hope,
reconciliation, and peace.— Bill Braviner, Anglican Archdeacon of Halifax, U.K
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 of Gratitude for the Beauty of Creation
God, our Creator of heaven and earth, how blessed we are to be surrounded by the beauty of your creation.
We lift our prayer of gratitude as we see the stars of heaven, and the beauty of the sunset.
We are amazed by the seas and waterways and all that are in them.
We are enchanted by the flowers and trees which are clothed by you.
We are awed by all the animals you created.
For the beauty of the earth, the mountains and valleys, the sun and the moon – we give you praise.
Amen. – Author Unknown
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: What Jesus never said:
Feed the hungry only if they have papers.
Clothe the naked only if they’re from your country.
Welcome the stranger only if there’s zero risk.
Help the poor only if it’s convenient.
Love your neighbour only if they look like you. ― James Martin S.J.
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,
You place people in our lives who lift us up.
We ask you to bless all those who encourage us
To follow you more closely.
And we ask that you help us
Encourage those we accompany
To know your love and your grace.
Amen. —Brian Kemper, 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: By welcoming a marginalized person whose body is wounded and by welcoming the sinner whose soul is wounded, we put our credibility as Christians on the line. Let us always remember the words of Saint John of the Cross: “In the evening of life, we will be judged on love alone.” ― Pope Francis, The Name of God Is Mercy
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: Lord, we hold in prayer:
the sick in mind or body,
the dying,
the grieving,
those anxious for their loved ones,
those worried about the future,
those scared for their safety,
any who have lost their faith,
all in trouble or distress;
keep us safe under the shadow of your wing. — Prayer of the Church
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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