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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: justice

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‘Slavery Still Exists’ prayers for justice

(Note: The following is the opening prayer from “Slavery Still Exists,” an awareness program sponsored by the Illinois Women Religious Against Human Trafficking. The program took place on Jan. 10-11. […]

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Bridge Prayer

Lord, it is hard sometimes to believethat you are really present in this world of ours. But I do believe it, Lord!Please help me live my life in such a […]

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Litany of Saint Mother Theodore

That we, like you, may abandon ourselves to the will of God …
Pray for us, Saint Mother Theodore …

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Jubilee Prayer

Jesus, your whole life was a jubilee,bringing reconciliation and healingthrough the living water of lovewhich leads to justice, leads to peace. At this time of Jubilee, may we liveyour compassion […]

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Sisters of Providence Litany of Nonviolence

Lea en Español 普通话 Provident God,aware of our own brokenness,we ask the gift of courageto identify how and where we are in need of conversionin order to live in solidarity […]

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Prayer for Dismantling Racism

Written by the Pax Christi Anti-Racism Team. Dear God, in our efforts to dismantle racism, we understand that we struggle not merely against flesh and blood but against powers and […]

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A Prayer by Sister Helen Prejean, CSJ

God of Compassion,You let your rain fall on the just and the unjust.Expand and deepen our heartsso that we may love as You love,even those among uswho have caused the […]

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Daily Prayer for Justice and Mercy

Jesus, united with the Father and the Holy Spirit,give us your compassion for those in prison.Mend in mercy the broken in mind and memory.Soften the hard of heart, the captives […]

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Quote of the day

January 24
“Mutual confidence is the sweet secret of gaining hearts.”
– Saint Mother Theodore Guerin