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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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“Let us often reflect on the happiness of the Saints. It consists in loving a God infinitely lovable ...”

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“Put yourself gently into the hands of Providence.”

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“We must for the present content ourselves with the indispensable virtues. They are justice and kindness.”

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“Let us take care not to become discouraged.”

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“What a sweet providence it is to find friends thus willing to assist us.”

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“Oh, how compassionate, how universal and beautiful is charity!”

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“You ought to take reasonable care of yourselves.”

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“The greatest in heaven is the one who on Earth has been the servant of all.”

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“May this year which we have just entered be a happy one for you, for all of us.”

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“And so the most pressing desire of the hearts of your Daughters of the Woods is to pray for you ... not only on the first of the year, but every day of their lives.”

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“It is never too late to begin to do well; the miracles of the Lord are still greater than our iniquities.”

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“Have courage. Pray, pray much for yourself, for your mission...”

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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