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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: Quotes
Author: Saint Mother Theodore Guerin

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“The cold freezes us to the bones. My nose and fingers are frozen. We ought to be accustomed to it, as for almost four months the ground has been icy and more or less deeply covered with snow.”

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“Be very sure that the sisters at Saint Mary's love you much.”

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“Continue, my dear and truly chére fille, to walk in the presence of God.”

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“Confidence in God ... no fretting nor fantastiques, and you will find happiness.”

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“Indeed it is very difficult, and it requires an uncommon virtue, not to make others suffer when we suffer.”

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“What would the material be without the spiritual?”

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“We would love to tell you again that every day we include you all in our labors and prayers.”

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“I see you are entering the way of loving God and trying to keep close to [God], no matter who or what may rise against you.”

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“... I now await in peace whatever it may please Our Lord to ordain for the future.”

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“Mutual confidence is the sweet secret of gaining hearts.”

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“Our need for virtue is greater than for learning.”

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“You may not live to see it, but you will have sown the seed, and your Sisters will come to reap what will have been sown.”

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Quote of the day

October 10
“Several who have been educated in our houses, ... are now married and in society... We begin to see the good which our Congregation is doing in this country.”
– Saint Mother Theodore Guerin