Today’s Reflection: Dear God, In this Lent, help me to examine honestly my faith and doubts. Guide me in addressing the barriers to greater faith. And grant me always to trust in your mercy. — Marianna Pierce. 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: Carry out God’s commandments in what you do every day. Embrace chastity. Hate no one. Do not be jealous or give in to feelings of envy. Do not take pleasure in disputes. Avoid pride, respect your elders and care for those younger than yourself. Pray for your enemies in the love of Christ. Before the day’s end be reconciled with anyone with whom you have a disagreement. Never despair of God’s mercy. — St. Benedict of Nursia from The Rule of St. Benedict. 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: My past, O Lord, to Your mercy; my present, to Your love; my future, to Your providence.— Padre Pio. 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: Dear Lord, In your mercy, bless me. Bless my friends and family. Bless those I find it hard to bless myself. Let your face shine on me this New Year! May your plans for mending and peace Continue to unfold in our troubled world. Give me the graces I need to be a Better blesser myself, and a More committed peacemaker. Bring peace to the nations. Bring peace to our homes. Bring peace to my own heart. I thank you, Lord, for all you have Done for me throughout my life. I thank you for your blessings I’ve seen And the blessings I know I’ve missed. Thank you for everything you do for me still. I adore you, Creator of All! I praise you today and every day Until I may praise you face to face. Thank you for your mercy and kindness. Thank you for your abundant blessings. Thank you for loving me. — An adaptation of Psalm 67 by Fr. Joe Kraemer, 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: Gracious God, open our hearts this day to those in need of your mercy. Amen. — Douglas Gleber. 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 Christ, son of God, Have mercy on me, a sinner. —Traditional prayer. 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.