Sisters of Providence

Sisters of Providence

The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, are a congregation of Roman Catholic women religious (sisters) who minister throughout the United States and Taiwan. Saint Mother Theodore Guerin founded the Sisters of Providence in 1840. The congregation has a mission of being God's Providence in the world by committing to performing works of love, mercy and justice in service among God's people.

Prayer for a New Year

Creator God,The wheel is turning,a new year beginning,reminding us of our place in time. We are part of this world you made,not as separate bits and piecesbut as part of the beautifulwholeness of your plan. Our strength is from your…

Easter Morning Prayer

Risen Jesus,A new day is born. It is your gift to us. In giving your life,you gave willingly what we could never ask. And, in so doing, you taught your worldthe meaning of love. You gave us a new beginning.You…

A Mother’s Day Prayer

Mary,mother of Jesus,woman of Providence,you formed your child’s faithand led him to his destiny. Living your lifein a real world, as a real woman,you became a model for all women. This special day,as in all the days of my life,I…

A Prayer for Father’s Day

St. Joseph,Through your goodness, faithand quiet sacrifice,you taught the meaning of fatherhood. You offered guidance,you showed the way. Thank you for those who havebrought fatherhood into my life,especially for ___________. I turn to you today,asking that you seek blessingsfor my…

An All Souls Remembrance

Loving God,A candle burns in my heartand warms my soul.It never flickers.It never wanes. It is the memory of those I lovewho are now at home with you. I ask youto keep them close to your heart.Keep them in the…

Grace for a Thanksgiving Meal

Loving God,We thank you for all you have given us,family and friends,elders and children,loved ones to share the good timesand the hard times,and the freedom to make of our liveswhat we choose. At this Thanksgiving meal,we thank you for the…

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God of Providence

God of Providence, lead us, lead us in your wisdom; Into fruitfulness, lead us, lead us together, lead us to freedom in your Spirit. God of Jesus Christ, lead us, lead us in your wisdom; Into your new creation lead…

Prayer to the Providence of God

Written by St. Claude La Colombiere, SJ Loving and tender Providence of my God,into your hands I commend my spirit;to you I abandon my hopes and fears,my desires and repugnances,my temporal and eternal prospects. To you I commit the wants…

Jubilee Prayer

Jesus, your whole life was a jubilee,bringing reconciliation and healingthrough the living water of lovewhich leads to justice, leads to peace. At this time of Jubilee, may we liveyour compassion for those who areoppressed walking with you fromGalilee to Jerusalem…

Entrusting Myself to the Hands of Jesus

I’ve come to think that the only, the supreme, prayerwe can offer up, during these hourswhen the road before us is shrouded in darkness,is that of our master on the cross:“In manus tuas commendo spiritum meum.”(Into your hands I commend…