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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: humility

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“To pray for you is a necessity for me, but I am so occupied with what is called business that my prayers are very poor, very miserable.”

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“It is not enough to acknowledge our faults; we must correct them.”

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“Particularly I admire two virtues rare in our days: a profound humility and immense charity.”

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“Both of us together are not worth two cents.”

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“...you yourself are often the cause of what you suffer. And I say it also in order that you may endeavor to become more amiable and loving, more united to Our Lord...”

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“Being poor we can only plant; you must water, and to God alone be the glory of the increase.”

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“Be humble, simple and frank, and you will live in peace with yourselves, and you will be happy.”

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“We are destined to do good little by little and without noise.”

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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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“My heart is so oppressed I no longer have the strength to pour out my soul.”

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“The greatest in heaven is the one who on Earth has been the servant of all.”

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Quote of the day

October 5
World Teacher's Day
“Love the children first, and then teach them.”
– Saint Mother Theodore Guerin