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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: perseverance

Prayer

Creating hope together

Provident God, dispelling darkness with the gift of a new dawn, fuel me with sensitivity and wisdom to break boundaries and create hope …


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Prayer

Prayer for guidance

At times when the way ahead,
or even the next step,
seems unclear,
assure me that You know what is to come;
that You envision
a plan to prosper me and not to harm me,
to give me a future full of hope.


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“It is very true that our whole life is one of sacrifice. Who could doubt this?”


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“We are approaching very fast. How fast my heart is beating! If you knew what feelings one experiences at a moment like this!”


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“On the Feast of All Saints, raise up your heart to God and ask [God] to obtain for you a place among the blessed in heaven. How happy we shall be there!”


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“Our dear Lord has preserved us, and at this moment, eleven o'clock in the morning, everything leads us to hope that the worst is over.”


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“It embarrasses them a little to have women resist them and speak to them about the law.”


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“In the midst of all our storms, however, we have the consolation of seeing the religious spirit become solid ... and that is not a little thing.”


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“I would not change my cross for any consolation that Our Lord might give me instead...”


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“Do not press matters; be patient, be trustful.”


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“The tribulations which have afflicted our Community have produced very precious fruits.”


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“How many times have I said the same prayer!”


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Quote of the day

March 14
“To God alone be the glory of our labors, and to you, dear friends, the recompense on account of the assistance you will give us.”
– Saint Mother Theodore Guerin