Today’s Reflection: A Wish For The New Year

Dear Lord, please give me…
A few friends who understand me and remain my friends;
A work to do which has real value, without which the world would be the poorer;
A mind unafraid to travel, even though the trail be not blazed;
An understanding heart;
A sense of humor;
Time for quiet, silent meditation;
A feeling of the presence of God;
The patience to wait for the coming of these things,
With the wisdom to recognize them when they come. —  Author Unknown      Source: Xavier University  Prayers for the New Year   

  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:  “‘Maybe Christmas,’ he thought, ‘doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas… perhaps… means a little bit more.'” – Dr. Seuss from ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’  

 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: If you see someone falling behind, walk beside them. If you see someone being ignored, find a way to include them. Always remind people of their worth. One small act could mean the world to them. — 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: I’m not lucky, I am blessed. Everything I have is because of God’s grace and favor. Amen. — 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: Lord, help us exercise “skilled mastery” over all aspects of our world, especially caring for our earth. Help us use our ingenuity in living more simply. Amen.  —Fr. Robert Scullin, 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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Today’s Reflection: I follow three rules: Do the right thing, do the best you can, and always show people you care.— Lou Holtz, former Notre Dame football coach 

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: Just because someone carries it well, doesn’t mean it isn’t heavy.— 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.     

Today’s Reflection: 

be kind

practice grace

listen

see the good

take action

the world needs you. — Rachel Marie Martin, Finding joy

 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.