Today’s  Reflection: Let nothing disturb you, 

Nothing dismay you… 

God alone suffices.— Prayer of St. Teresa of Avila, found in her prayer book 

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Today’s Reflection: Prayer

God,
complaining is completely underrated. How else can I be honest?

Every frustration has me spinning. And the sheer volume
and timing of each new problem
has me convinced this is a conspiracy. Are they trying to ruin this for me?

I’m trying.
I’m honestly trying here.

God, come meet me here.
Chip away at my chippiness.
Calm my racing heart.
Loosen this feeling in my chest.

Blessed are we when we notice
that the day is trending in the wrong direction.
No matter how hard we try,
the answers are not coming, and even the questions
have all trailed away.

Blessed are we when we recognize that it’s time to just stop,
find a moment alone,
And breathe.

Blessed are we,
who notice something emerging, a memory of truth revealed,
of mercy received,
a comfort, a word.

And how grateful are we
who take the first step,
and find it has its own springs.  —“A Blessing for When You’re Feeling Grouchy” by Kate Bowler 

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: Prayer

We Pray to You, O Lord,
Jesus, the Good Shepherd
Jesus, the Bread of Life
Jesus, the Prince of Peace
Jesus, the Son of God
Jesus, the Light of the World
Jesus, Miracle Worker and Healer
Emmanuel, God with us

Help us to recognize your presence in our daily lives
As we continue to know you better and
Try to do our best to live out our identity as your friends and companions.
Amen  —Carl Caceres, SJ

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Today’s Reflection: Please God, 

Make my days useful,

My nights restful,

My home peaceful

And my efforts fruitful. — Jesuit prayer site. 

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Today’s Reflection: Short Prayer

Dear God,

If I stumble, lift me up.

If I wander, bring me back.

If I lose heart, fill me with hope.

If I feel defeated, give me the courage to keep going.

Let your light and love guide me. I trust you. 

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: Prayer is a lifestyle, not an emergency exit. — Jesuit prayer site  

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: Let prayer be your first response not your last resort. — Jesuit prayer site

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: Today, let us pause for a moment.

Today, let us embrace moments of silence.

Today, let us be present in the present.

Today, O God, may we simply be. — 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 Jesus,
You have run the race before us and conquered the cross with joy.
When we grow weary, strengthen our steps.
When we feel discouraged, lift our eyes to you.
Surround us with your great cloud of witnesses,
that we may run with endurance and faith.
Let us not fear the struggles of the journey,
but press on, knowing that you are our prize,
our victory, and our guide. Amen. —Benjamin Rogers, 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.