Today’s Reflection:  Lord, author and lover of peace,

have mercy on those suffering the despair of war,

give them hope;

turn leaders away from violence and hate into the way of peace.

—Lord, have mercy on your people.  — PrayeroftheChurch 

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.