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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: hope

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“All our sufficiency is from God. Who says: "Without me, you can do nothing."”

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

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“Hardly had we begun to pray when we felt better.”

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“Perfect abandonment of ourselves in all things for the future requires great courage, but we ought to aspire to it.”

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

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

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“When we are cold is not the time to keep away from the fire.”

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

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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

December 10
Human Rights Day
“Let us love one another, Believe me, I have seen and examined much; ...Well, I hold this word:  "Let us love one another!"”
– Saint Mother Theodore Guerin