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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: confidence

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“... yet there is no assurance for the future of the Sisters and of the children other than that Divine Providence takes care of the birds of the air and the grass of the field.”

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“... we shall love her tenderly, as we love all those whom the Lord confides to us. Affection is the only thing that we can give them.”

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“I had always hoped that the month of May the Blessed Virgin would not fail to send us some help; she loves us so much.”

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“We dwell in [God], and [God] dwells in us.”

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“I have confidence in the future. The one who took up our defense will protect us again. [God's] arm is not shortened.”

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“Now from the very spot I say to you before God that there is nothing to fear and everything to hope.”

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“In our union with you will be our strength, and even, I may say, the source of our success.”

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“But our hope is in the providence of God, which has protected us until the present, and which will provide, somehow, for our future needs...”

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“When one has nothing more to lose, the heart is inaccessible to fear.”

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“The way is not yet clear. Grope along slowly.”

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“Have confidence in the Providence that so far has never failed us.”

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“Do not fear for our dear Congregation. Our Lord loves it too much to abandon it.”

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Quote of the day

November 7
“You understand at least, my dearly loved sisters, that I do not have to get down deep in my heart before finding the tender love that fills it for you all...”
– Saint Mother Theodore Guerin