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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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Topic: attitude

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“Occupy yourself less about yourself and more about God.”

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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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“I see you are entering the way of loving God and trying to keep close to [God], no matter who or what may rise against you.”

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“Put yourself gently into the hands of Providence.”

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“...it is necessary to bear the faults of others and try to correct our own in order not to make others suffer too much.”

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“What a head you have! My poor child, it would be better for you to be obedient than to be guided by your own poor judgment. There is no common sense in such a way.”

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Prayer

Prayer for the Faces of our Grief

When my faith is shaken, please God, remind me of your love for me.
When I am lonely, help me to reach out and share my feelings with others.
When I am stuck in memories of the past, give me the graces I need to forgive and be forgiven.…

Prayer

Prayer of Complete Trust

Do not look forward to the changes and chances of this life with fear. Rather, look to them with full confidence that, as they arise, God to whom you belong […]

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Quote of the day

January 20
“Repent of your sins and failings; take resolutions to do better and, after that, be quiet. The more we stir up a dunghill, the more it exhales bad odors.”
– Saint Mother Theodore Guerin