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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: God

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


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“Thank God now with all your heart, seeing that [God] removes obstacles to your advancement and gives opportunity of doing good work.”


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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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“If we raise our heart to God from time to time during an action which has been offered to [God], that is enough.”


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“It would seem that God wished to give us a symbol of the Christian's day of rest by the calm of nature.”


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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 the morning, say in your heart: O my God, here is another day given to me to love and serve you. Be glad of it.”


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


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“For true hearts, there is no separating ocean; or, rather, God is their ocean, in whom they meet and are united.”


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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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“What strength the soul draws from prayer! In the midst of a storm, how sweet is the calm it finds in the heart of Jesus.”


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


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Quote of the day

March 15
“We are never hypocrites when we do not intend to be; hence, you must not exaggerate anything. You are bad enough without making yourself worse than you are.”
– Saint Mother Theodore Guerin