Monthly Archives: July 2015

Turning Another Page

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Susan Ann Blakley

We’ll have another page to turn. Where did the month of July go? Summer time is coming along pretty good. It’s been somewhat hot and somewhat rainy this July. The grass is still green. The land is getting watered. While … Continue reading →

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All Good Things Come

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Susan Ann Blakley

Almighty God, from whom all good things come: You called Ignatius of Loyola to the service of your Divine Majesty and to find you in all things. Inspired by his example and strengthened by his companionship, may we labor without … Continue reading →

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Tired Feeling Lazy?

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Susan Ann Blakley

I was looking back over some of my old blogs. This blog is like happening now. I’ve been slowing down. I need to relax and take things easy. Notes from Thursday, 15 September 2011 :  Tried Feeling Lazy There are times … Continue reading →

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Following The Example

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Susan Ann Blakley

Let your continual mercy, O Lord, kindle in your Church the never-failing gift of love, that, following the example of your servant William Wilberforce, we may have grace to defend the poor, and maintain the cause of those who have … Continue reading →

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The Will To Love

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Susan Ann Blakley

O God, heavenly Father, your Son Jesus Christ enjoyed rest and refreshment in the home of Mary and Martha of Bethany: Give us the will to love you, open our hearts to hear you, and strengthen our hands to serve … Continue reading →

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Another Milestone

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Susan Ann Blakley

Another Milestone By S. A. Blakley Another milestone, Memories that last Recording goodness, Of things that have past Good to look back on, While pressing ahead Thanking, rethinking, Re reading what read Noticing what’s missing, Overlooking things But, needing to … Continue reading →

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Tracing My Parents’ Ancestors

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Susan Ann Blakley

Tracing My Parents’ Ancestors  Photo of the front cover of my Family History notebook, There are some notes I took on what my parents shared with me about their ancestors. Tuesday’s Treasures: My first entry: My father’s father Blakey / … Continue reading →

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A Fervent Love

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Susan Ann Blakley

O Lord our God, we thank you for instilling in the heart of your servant William Reed Huntington a fervent love for your Church and its mission in the world; and we pray that, with unflagging faith in your promises, … Continue reading →

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Pass Through And Lose Not

Posted on July 26, 2015 by Susan Ann Blakley

O God, the protector of all who trust in you, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy: Increase and multiply upon us your mercy; that, with you as our ruler and guide, we may so pass through things temporal, … Continue reading →

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A Long Day It’s Been

Posted on July 25, 2015 by Susan Ann Blakley

A Long Day It’s Been By S.A. Blakley A long day it’s been, On the go, going About my doings, Not in what knowing The needs of each day, In working each task To complete this one, Not working too fast Pacing … Continue reading →

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