by Barbara Lishko | Aug 27, 2026 | Attempts at Humor, Featured, Latest and greatest, Momentary Inspiration
I’m always curious when I come to Mass on Sunday about the story behind the glitter on the pews. Was it a wedding, quinceañera, or maybe a funeral? This past Sunday, I saw the sparkly remnants of the quinceañera Mass on Saturday—and I smiled. It was a beautiful...
by Barbara Lishko | Aug 9, 2026 | Faith, Faith-filled Pondering, Featured, Latest and greatest, Uncategorized
Two times in the last week and again on Sunday, we heard the same Gospel. Did you notice? There is much to ponder, and if the Church is repeating it, there’s a reason. We’re told,...
by Barbara Lishko | Jul 26, 2026 | Faith, Faith-filled Pondering, Family Life, Featured, Latest and greatest, Momentary Inspiration
You may not have heard of this saint, but do you realize that he and she are among us each Sunday at Mass in the pews? I failed to recognize this possibility decades ago amidst the distraction and commotion. As a grandmother, I am seeing with new eyes. On blessed and...
by Barbara Lishko | Jun 29, 2026 | Featured, Latest and greatest, My Musings
My husband was in the Air Force for the first twelve years of our marriage. I didn’t know much about the details of his work. You may have heard me talk or write about our first assignment after marriage to South Korea. To this day, there is no peace with North Korea....
by Barbara Lishko | Jun 16, 2026 | Attempts at Humor, Featured, Latest and greatest
My passport expires in October. The U.S. Passport Department thoughtfully sent a reminder via email last fall to renew it. Taking advantage of this timely message, I filled out the necessary paperwork, updated my photo to the older version of me, and paid the $130...
