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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: relationships

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A caregiver’s prayer

God of Love, as a caregiver, I need the grace to be loving even when I do not love all that I am asked to do. It is extremely difficult to watch the one I love slowly lose their ability to care for self and to witness their pain of illness. More is demanded of my time and sometimes there just doesn’t seem to be enough of that in the day to tend to all that needs to be done

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God of Surprises

Did you know that God has a playful side? If not why would God have created vast galaxies — miniscule cells, prickly bushes — lamb’s ear plants …

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Walking Together

O God, you walk with us through life.
You strengthen us
so that we might be your presence
to others on the journey.

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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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Our Lady of Providence, Queen of the Home

Woman of responsewhose initial “yes” set in motionthe greatest possibility that could ever be;whose continuing “yes” fed a developing faiththoughout a lifetime of availability to God’s power in her regard. […]

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At a Time of Family Conflict

All families know conflict. How we handle our differences and to whom we turn determine whether, and how fast, our scars will heal. You know, God, we are not a […]

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At a Time of Family Crisis

Loss of a job, an accident, difficulties with children are just a few of the challenges which bring tremendous stress to a family. We pray to make these occasions a […]

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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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Quote of the day

November 7
“You understand at least, my dearly loved sisters, that I do not have to get down deep in my heart before finding the tender love that fills it for you all...”
– Saint Mother Theodore Guerin