Morning Offering: 09. 04. 25

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Today’s Reflection: Lord Jesus,
You teach us in your parable (Luke 10: 25-37) that there are two kinds of people–
–those who bend down to help and those who look the other way.
Which kind of people will we be?
We say, “Yes, Lord, I will love you and love my neighbor.”
But then we ask:
The migrant… is she my neighbor?
Those in poverty…are they my neighbors?
Victims of war across the world… are they neighbors?
One who faces racism… is he my neighbor?
Those disabled or elderly… are they my neighbors?
You remind us: Yes. All of us neighbors.
Show us how to love, Lord.
May we open our eyes.
May we emerge from our comfortable isolation.
May we build a world of compassion and dignity.
Lord Jesus, who was neighbor to all,
Help us to persevere in love.
Help us to restore dignity to the suffering.
Help us to build a society based not on exclusion, but on community.
Amen. —USCCB Prayer inspired by Fratelli Tutti, Pope 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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Morning Offering: 09. 03. 25

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Today’s Reflection: God, you are full of surprises. You come to us in quiet, simple ways when we are often looking elsewhere. Please help us to hear, see, and feel your presence and not discount it. 

Give us the courage to listen and act by being the loving neighbors you call us to be each day. —Tom Cattapan  

 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: 09. 02. 25

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Today’s Reflection: Prayer

Lord,
I crave certainty. I need proof. I want evidence.
Yet, you are already here, moving in ways I cannot always see.
Help me to trust in your presence, even without evidence.
Open my heart to faith that does not need to be measured or recorded – only lived.
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.

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Morning Offering: 09. 01. 25

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Today’s Reflection: Lord, I want to love others as you see them. May I learn to look beyond the wrappings.— Kenneth E. Grabner, C.S.C., in Focus My Day 

 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: 08. 31. 25

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Today’s Reflection: Alleluia. Alleluia. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart. Alleluia. —  Matthew 11. 29, Gospel acclamation, 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time.

 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: 08. 30. 25

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Today’s Reflection: In a world of noise, confusion and conflict it is necessary that there be places of silence, inner discipline and peace. In such places love can blossom. — Thomas Merton

 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: 08. 29. 25

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Today’s Reflection: Steadfast God, thank you for meeting us in the raw places of our grief, and for sending companions whose love and loyalty reflect Your promise. May we never forget that you are with us, even amidst suffering. Give us courage to surrender to Your truth, and trust in Your vision. — Amanda B. Angaiak  

 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: 08. 28. 25

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Today’s Reflection: Dear Lord, Keep working on me. — 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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Morning Offering: 08. 27. 25

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Today’s Reflection: Morning Prayer

Almighty God,
We thank you for the gift of this day.
Help us to never hide ourselves from you
And always be open to sharing your love and gifts
With the world around us.
Give us the courage and grace to follow you always
And to proclaim the light of the Gospels
With gentleness and hope.
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.

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Morning Offering: 08. 26. 25

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Today’s Reflection: Lord, give me the gift of understanding, and help me to avoid judging others.— Kenneth E. Grabner, C.S.C., in Focus My Day

 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.