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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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Type: Prayers

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After the Rain

Water dropletClinging so closelyTo the branchSuddenlyLosing your gripYou plummetTo the groundOf my beingSo thirstyFor one more taste of baptismal grace

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Dawn at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods

These winter days dark greets my waking, sometimes stars and moon. Flinger of stars, your power astounds. I feel so small. How like the little birds flying about, full of…

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Prayer for Travel

Providence of God, we believe in you. Providence of God, we hope in you. Providence of God, we love you will all our hearts. Providence of God, we thank you…

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Prayer of Blessing for Firefighters

Blessed are you, Lord, God of mercy,who through your Son gave us a marvelous example of charityand the great commandment of love for one another. Send down your blessings on…

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‘Slavery Still Exists’ prayers for justice

(Note: The following is the opening prayer from “Slavery Still Exists,” an awareness program sponsored by the Illinois Women Religious Against Human Trafficking. The program took place on Jan. 10-11.…

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Christmas Prayer

Infant Jesus, born among us as a helpless baby, … come into our hearts this day and teach us the meaning of simplicity and how dependent we are on others.…

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A Prayer for the 175th Anniversary of the Sisters of Providence

Rooted for Tomorrow: A special prayer to celebrate 175 years of the Sisters of Providence and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.

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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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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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Technology Wisdom Prayer

This prayer by Cathy Campbell asks guidance and peace among the multitude of information available to us from current technology sources.

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A prayer of presence

Sister Ann Casper, executive director of Mission Advancement for the Sisters of Providence, shares a prayer on offering God’s presence to others.

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A Marian Litany

O Lovely rose of Sharon’s plain,Pure lily of the field,Thou beauteous garden all inclosed,The Spirit’s Fountain sealed—O pray for us! The honor of thy people, thou,Fair Paradise of God,The glory…

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Quote of the day

October 4
Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi
“The chapel is nicely ornamented...It is the prettiest little chapel I have seen anywhere since I left France. Though so beautiful, it is nevertheless very simple.”
– Saint Mother Theodore Guerin