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But…
by Barbara Lishko | Oct 7, 2026
That little word can change a whole sentence by negating everything before it. “But” is one of the most overused excuses that let us off the hook. I’ve used it my whole life; have you? I’d love to get together, but…...
100 Mile Detour
by Barbara Lishko | Sep 28, 2026
It was the last leg of a multi-state vacation to see the kids and grandkids. The first week of the trip was filled with little passengers who were happy and kept mostly occupied. After we dropped them off at home in Colorado, it was just my man and me for the last...
View from the Back Seat
by Barbara Lishko | Sep 10, 2026
We recently took a trip and shared a car with our daughter and her three young kids. Because of an unexpected backache the day before we left, I couldn’t take my usual seat in the back to help the kiddos. This left my husband to do so, since our daughter was driving....
Glittered Pews and Sticky Handprints
by Barbara Lishko | Aug 27, 2026
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...
Why Did You Doubt
by Barbara Lishko | Aug 9, 2026
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,...
Saint Wigglebottom
by Barbara Lishko | Jul 26, 2026
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...
Freedom Isn’t Free
by Barbara Lishko | Jun 29, 2026
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....
Flashback to Sixteen
by Barbara Lishko | Jun 16, 2026
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...
Old Dogs, Same Tricks
by Barbara Lishko | Jun 9, 2026
It’s late, and the natives have finally crashed into dreamland. For a moment, it is completely quiet. Silence, sweet silence; except emanating from my bedroom, are thunderous snores piercing the stillness. My exhausted spouse sleeps soundly, oblivious to...
Frozen in Time
by Barbara Lishko | May 18, 2026
We finally got away from the craziness to take a moment to refresh our minds in the mountains. For me, the mountains have always been a place that resets my being.The breeze through the pines sounds almost like rushing water. It soothes my soul. I sat in bed praying...
Rerouting
by Barbara Lishko | Apr 7, 2026
How many times have you followed directions on a navigation app and missed a turn? Many times, for me. The eye in the sky can’t always see what’s happening on the ground, nor predict the unpredictable nature of the human driver. So, when we get off track, it...
Carrying Your Cross
by Barbara Lishko | Mar 31, 2026
My favorite way to pray is in the early morning when it is silent and dark. While my erratic sleep patterns also afford me quiet opportunities in the middle of the night, the first thing in the morning is vital. For me, the Hallow app has been a game-changer, offering...
Remembering that Day
by Barbara Lishko | Mar 15, 2026
Our granddaughter asked for a spare notebook, so I checked the cupboard where I kept old school supplies from years ago. I found a vinyl spiral-bound notebook, flipped through it, removing pages I had written on, and gave it to her. I discovered, on those pages from...
A Body That Suffers
by Barbara Lishko | Mar 3, 2026
None of us can avoid suffering or death. This complex body of ours can withstand extreme situations with nary a bruise, but sooner or later it is going to undergo suffering and eventually death—which is always looming in the future. Way to be a downer, Barb! Hang on,...
Body Works: Bodies that Serve
by Barbara Lishko | Feb 12, 2026
In these reflections, I aim to show how the gift of our bodies benefits everyone. Our bodies are meant for more than pleasure or pain. Even angels lack bodies; God gave us ours with purpose, making the visible reveal the invisible—much like a Sacrament, a visible sign...
Body Talk
by Barbara Lishko | Feb 5, 2026
As I sat in the ear doctor's office last week, waiting to be seen, I was mesmerized by the pencil drawing of the inner ear on the wall. The detail was incredible. Wow, Barb, you should get out more. No, seriously, we've all seen anatomical posters of the body in the...
Humbling Opportunities
by Barbara Lishko | Jan 29, 2026
It’s almost that time of year again when we work on our halo, Lent. How cool is it that the Church gives us so many opportunities in our everyday life that stretches and disciplines us on our way to sainthood. No, I didn't always think this way, but I'm getting older,...
Fun Suckers Unite
by Barbara Lishko | Jan 8, 2026
Today was an unexpected joy. A dear friend was celebrating her birthday and had invited me to tag along with her sisters for a spa day. I need no excuse for a spa day, and was happy to join them. We were all around the same age and had an uncanny number of similar...
Mission Possible-A Holy Family
by Barbara Lishko | Dec 28, 2025
Today is the feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. The perfect family that sets the bar high, yet attainable for us regular folks, too. There were days when it felt like nothing was going right. Having never been a mother before, each day was a new...
Used to Be
by Barbara Lishko | Dec 22, 2025
I advanced another year today. Thank you, Lord, for all the years gone by and for never giving up on me. More frequently, I hear myself saying without thinking, “I used to be able to…” (fill in the blank). A couple of years back, one of our granddaughters was...