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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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122 results

Topic: faith

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“... beseech [God] for the light, the grace, the strength we need to do in all things [God's] will.”

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“...your heart will tell you what to do...”

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“Of late I scarcely knew which way to turn for money, but Providence came to our help.”

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“And rest assured, my dear daughters, if you lean with all your weight upon Providence, you will find yourselves well supported.”

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“And from that happy day not one has passed in which our prayers have not been offered up to God...”

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“Obtain for me that my death may not be an unprovided one and that I may always be ready to say to the Lord when he calls, "My God, here I am."”

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“It is truly sublime to be devoted to the service of our neighbor, to cooperate so intimately with our blessed Lord in the work for which [God] laid down [God's] life. But we must not think it an easy task.”

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“If we love Our Lord with our whole heart, if we serve [God] faithfully, we shall be happy even in this life.”

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“There is much life in a worn-out body when God sustains it.”

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“It is true that you have the practical faith since you daily perform many good works. But how are they done? What spirit animates you?”

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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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Quote of the day

July 10
“...give a little pleasure to your poor Mother Theodore, who loves you so much, and who would like to see you perfect, but who is very far from being perfect herself.”
– Saint Mother Theodore Guerin