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Love, mercy, justice
The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods are a community of vowed Catholic women religious. Inspired by our foundress Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, we are passionate about our lives of prayer, education, service and advocacy.
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Break boundaries, create hope
Spirituality and justice go hand-in-hand. We are committed to walking with those on the margins. Join us on our journey to make Earth better for all.
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What inspires you?
We all need a little spiritual inspiration sometimes. Let the wisdom of our Providence Community support you on your journey.
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From the moment you step onto the grounds at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, you know you're somewhere special. There's something for everyone at the Woods.
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Where do you fit in?
Reconnect or find new opportunities with the Providence Community. Volunteer in one of our many ministries, be an intern on the farm, explore job opportunities or reminisce about your alma mater.
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Join the Providence Family
Live joyfully! Single, Catholic women ages 18-42 are invited to explore a fulfilling life as a Sister of Providence. All women and men of faith are invited to join the family of Providence as Providence Associates.
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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.
You can use one of the search/filter fields at a time, or you can combine them. For instance,
- Type “love” in the Search bar and click submit.
- Choose “faith” in the Topics drop-down and click submit.
- Type “love” in the Search bar, choose “Saint Mother Theodore Guerin” in the Author drop-down, and then click submit.
It is not necessary to have text in the search box before clicking submit. If you leave the box blank, the search results will contain any quotes or prayers that fit the filter criteria you have chosen.
165 results
Type: Prayers
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Keep it simple, Silly: A Lenten prayer
Kind – one act of kindness each day of Lent.
Identity – once a day for forty days say, “God loves me as I am.”
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A prayer for Christmas healing during COVID-19
Somewhere God, in my heart’s quiet place, I do give thanks for the birth of Jesus, your Son
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A prayer on anger and frustration
Increase my love for you so that when this is over, I can spread your love to everyone I meet
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Thanksgiving love across the miles
Thank you for the abundant blessings bestowed on me through my family and friends!
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Day of the Dead/ Dia de los Muertos Prayer
Creator of the Universe, in your grace you promise us that those who die still live in Your presence. Their spirits have simply been transformed but have not ended. I pray in gratitude and hope for my family, relatives and friends that have gone before me, and for all the dead known to You alone.
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Prayer for suicide loss survivors
When I am in shock, please God help me to just keep breathing.
When I am numbed out, please let others reach in to touch my heart.
When I am in denial, give me the grace to accept what is true.
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Take good care (A child’s prayer)
Thank you for all the wonderful things
You have made:
The whole world, all the people
My home, my school, my friends, my pets.
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Woman at the Well
I don’t even want to recount
what has happened
in my life this year.
I just want to be with the One
who already knows.
who knows me through and through
better than I know myself.
