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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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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.
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386 results

Type: Quotes

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“... in order to attain the perfection to which you are called, a solid foundation is required.”

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“Believe me ... always and everywhere you will find people who will try your patience and you yourself will try theirs.”

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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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“A good life is the best preparation for a good death.”

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“After all, our only support, our only strength is God.”

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“The manners, the customs, and usages here are so different from ours that they will appear extraordinary.”

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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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“I believe one learns to appreciate her Mother more and more when one is so far away from her.”

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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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“Oh, how good a thing is silence.”

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Quote of the day

December 11
“...the eye is lost in the ravishing spectacle [nature], so calculated to elevate the soul towards the author of all things.”
– Saint Mother Theodore Guerin