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We can all use a little help with prayer sometimes. The Sisters of Providence 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: faith

Prayer

Lord if we ever need you, we need you now

Shine your sunlight on the seeds of life

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Prayer

Take good care (A child’s prayer)

Thank you for all the wonderful things
You have made:
The whole world, all the people
My home, my school, my friends, my pets.

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Woman at the Well

I don’t even want to recount
what has happened
in my life this year.
I just want to be with the One
who already knows.
who knows me through and through
better than I know myself.

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A walk with God

Be my guide.
Help me to be aware
Of all that lies before, behind and around me.

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Prayer

Jesus the Breath of Life, our Hope: a nurse’s prayer during coronavirus

May this layer of protection never be a separation of compassion.
With so many sick, help us to give quality when unable to give time.

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A prayer for restoration and rebirth: A response to the coronavirus

Protect us from plummeting into the social darkness of racism, poverty and despair that a pandemic can cause.
Aid our global community as it seeks to share resources, human skills and the knowledge needed to eradicate the virus.

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Prayer in this Time of Need

Heal those who are sick. Restore them to full health.

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February Black History Month prayer service

During Black History month, we raise up the memory of Black Americans whose lives inspire us to live our baptismal call to the fullest, and implore their intercession to blot out the sin of racism

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Christmas Tree Blessing

‘Bless this tree as a symbol of our celebration of Jesus’ birth’

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Prayer

May I see clearly …

May I see clearly with the eye of my beating heart. May I have the wisdom to listen with special care. May my heart and mind be in tune to…

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Healer

Her voice echoes from of old, beckoning me to be still.

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Quote

“We can expect that our good works, our works of love and mercy and justice will abide. …they will last, remain. What a great promise! When we love, act justly, respond in mercy – it matters; it makes a difference; it bears a fruit that will endure.”

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Quote of the day

April 19
“I should be happy indeed to console and fortify your soul; not being able to do so, I pray for you with all my heart.”
– Saint Mother Theodore Guerin