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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: service

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“When they are ill, take good care of them.”

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“It is truly sublime to be devoted to the service of our neighbor, to cooperate so intimately with our blessed Lord in the work for which [God] laid down [God's] life. But we must not think it an easy task.”

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“Oh do be very charitable, that is all I ask of you.”

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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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“Try to bear everything from others without making them bear anything from you.”

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“If we raise our heart to God from time to time during an action which has been offered to [God], that is enough.”

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“In the morning, say in your heart: O my God, here is another day given to me to love and serve you. Be glad of it.”

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“We are destined to do good little by little and without noise.”

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“For the accomplishment of good, we must show forth in our every act a perfect justice.”

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“You will be happy yourself in making others happy.”

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“Oh! I would wish to suffer for you or at least alleviate your affliction. Be assured I do share it.”

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“We cannot do our work if we all stay in the nest.”

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Quote of the day

December 7
“... we have wandered so far away from the center of our souls where [Jesus] waits for us.”
– Saint Mother Theodore Guerin