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Inspiration Search

Need some words of wisdom?

We can all use a little help with prayer sometimes. The Sisters of Providence and Providence Associates hope to help inspire you! Whether it’s the perfect Saint Mother Theodore Guerin quote or a prayer written by a Sister of Providence, let the right words bring Providence into your life. Browse the prayers below or if you’re looking for something specific, use the “Topics” search in the search area.

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You can use one of the search/filter fields at a time, or you can combine them. For instance,

  • Type “love” in the Search bar and click submit.
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Found 18 Results

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“Do what you do with uprightness, with the desire of pleasing God, without so much uneasiness about the future.”


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“My heart is so oppressed I no longer have the strength to pour out my soul.”


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“After all, our only support, our only strength is God.”


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“We are never hypocrites when we do not intend to be; hence, you must not exaggerate anything. You are bad enough without making yourself worse than you are.”


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“Be humble, simple and frank, and you will live in peace with yourselves, and you will be happy.”


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“...you yourself are often the cause of what you suffer. And I say it also in order that you may endeavor to become more amiable and loving, more united to Our Lord...”


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“To pray for you is a necessity for me, but I am so occupied with what is called business that my prayers are very poor, very miserable.”


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“This habitual state of calm it is true, has from time to time its tempests. I am sometimes so depressed, so disheartened that I feel inclined to excessive sadness.”


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“When a fault is committed in your house, examine seriously before God whether you yourself are not the cause.”


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“Truly I have great need of prayers. I am quite a grumbler.”


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Quote of the day

July 19
“How strongly I feel it is necessary to be holy! But more strongly do I realize that I am far from being so. Obtain this grace for me...”
– Saint Mother Theodore Guerin