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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: faith

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“Oh, how happy you would be if you could see all the good that your Daughters of the Woods are doing and the good spirit which animates them.”

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“Her [Sister Saint Francis Xavier] example animates and confounds me. I am near her in the chapel distracted with temporalities and business, and I see her lost in God and melting with love for our Lord.”

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“Cities and provinces disappear like individuals. God alone remains. Let us attach ourselves to [God] with all our hearts and [God] will take care of us...”

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

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“In short, when you have committed a fault, disavow it before God; ask [God's] pardon, promise to do better in the future. Make a good act of love, and after that, go your way as though nothing had happened.”

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“How happy we shall be in heaven where we shall never have to part...”

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

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“... in order to attain the perfection to which you are called, a solid foundation is required.”

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

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“Give yourself generously to God with all that belongs to [God]. Oh, how many graces would be the fruit of this self-surrender!”

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

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“Continue, my dear and truly chére fille, to walk in the presence of God.”

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Quote of the day

July 13
“You attach too much importance altogether to the subject. Be simple.”
– Saint Mother Theodore Guerin