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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: parenting

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“Speak to them with respect and they will respect you and will respect themselves.”

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“Oh, if you could understand the feelings of a mother's heart for a child which is not hers by nature but by grace - the feelings of the heart, I say for the temporal but more especially for the eternal happiness of her child - you would understand what I feel for you.”

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“Never scold nor punish more than the fault deserves. Children naturally love justice even when it punishes them.”

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“Show our students how sweetly tender is the Providence of God...”

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“I believe one learns to appreciate her Mother more and more when one is so far away from her.”

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

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“There are very few persons who understand how difficult it is to serve their neighbor, and nearly everybody imagines that it is a very easy thing to raise children.”

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“What a head you have! My poor child, it would be better for you to be obedient than to be guided by your own poor judgment. There is no common sense in such a way.”

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“...do not point out only the mistakes, ... speak more of what is good...”

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Prayer

Child’s prayer heading into school

The following is a prayer from a child’s perspective. Dear God, I’m a little sad tonight. I just looked at the calendar and it told me it is August. Do […]

Prayer

Father’s Day Prayer

Provident God,
Creator and Sustainer of all life,
thank You for my father whose life reflects/reflected
Your abiding love and care.

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A Parent’s Prayer to Our Lady of Providence

O Lady of Providence, my mother, surround the children God entrusted to me with your loving prayer. May God keep them safe in body, soul and mind.

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Quote of the day

November 6
“Come then, dear daughters, to enjoy yourselves a little in the Lord and prepare for what the future has in store for you.”
– Saint Mother Theodore Guerin