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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: protection

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“I am going to offer my prayers for you, so that the Holy Spirit will inspire and guide you.”

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“Love all in God and for God, and all will be well.”

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“It was all over for us, if the Lord had not come to our aid.”

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“We had but one dollar remaining... and we did not know where to get a cent for the want of the house. Still, how could I mistrust Divine Providence?”

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“Of late I scarcely knew which way to turn for money, but Providence came to our help.”

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“... yet there is no assurance for the future of the Sisters and of the children other than that Divine Providence takes care of the birds of the air and the grass of the field.”

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“I had always hoped that the month of May the Blessed Virgin would not fail to send us some help; she loves us so much.”

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“I have confidence in the future. The one who took up our defense will protect us again. [God's] arm is not shortened.”

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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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“Thank God now with all your heart, seeing that [God] removes obstacles to your advancement and gives opportunity of doing good work.”

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“[God] has protected us with so much love until the present day that I should consider it a crime to doubt [God's] mercy now.”

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Quote of the day

December 9
“When will you be firm and always yourself? But you are exactly like the weathercock on a steeple, ready to turn with every wind. In conclusion, I hope grace will triumph finally and that you will become its conquest.”
– Saint Mother Theodore Guerin