Today’s Reflection:
Dear God, In a world where everything begs for our attention, help us quiet our hearts and choose what truly matters most. Amen. – Maria Shriver, I’ve Been Thinking
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: Give us hearts
of forgiveness and peace,
Lord Jesus,
that we may open ourselves
to relationship and reconciliation,
rather than distrust and division,
seeing each other
as the neighbours we are,
one family in your love,
bearers of your image,
your grace,
your love. – Bill Braviner, Anglican Archbishop 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:
Lord Jesus,
Master of both the light and the darkness, send your Holy Spirit upon our preparations for Christmas.
We who have so much to do and seek quiet spaces to hear your voice each day,
We who are anxious over many things look forward to your coming among us.
We who are blessed in so many ways long for the complete joy of your kingdom.
We whose hearts are heavy seek the joy of your presence.
We are your people, walking in darkness, yet seeking the light.
To you we say, “Come Lord Jesus!’
Amen. — Henri J.M. Nouwen
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, give us eyes to recognize you, ears to hear you, minds to ponder you, hearts to love you, and hands to serve you. Amen. —Audrey Merck
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, hold close those whose hearts ache from the loss of a beloved pet. Surround them with Your gentle comfort and remind them of the joy and unconditional love they shared. May their grief be met with Your peace and may sweet memories bring them healing in time. — 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: Our real journey in life is interior; it is a matter of growth, deepening, and of an ever greater surrender to the creative action of love and grace in our hearts.— Thomas Merton
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: Blessed are you, Lord God of the universe,
who give us peace to overcome our fear,
who have redeemed us from our way of being distant from you,
who have called us by name,
and who have thus claimed us as your beloved.
Open our eyes, Lord, help us to see as you;
open our hands, Lord, help us to reach out as you,
open our hearts, Lord, help us to love as you. —Fr. Glen Chun, 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: Morning Prayer
Open our eyes,
hearts and minds
to the intrinsic value
of each person, Lord,
for all bear your image,
all are held in your love.
Steer us away
from treating others
as objects to be used,
rather than neighbours
to be loved;
may we live
the mutuality
of your kingdom. — Bill Braviner, Anglican Archdeacon of Halifax, UK
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: God, give us minds to know the good, mouths to speak the truth, and hearts to do beautiful deeds for your kingdom.— Jesuits
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 can be a stubborn people. Thank you for your guidance, your teachings, your patience, and your love, for your faithfulness despite our failures to listen and love. Open our ears this Advent to your Word and open our hearts to your Son who again is coming into our lives; help us to get ready to follow Jesus back to you. Amen. — Bill Lipscomb
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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