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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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“...I told her she had absolutely nothing to do but to place herself in the hands of God.”

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“...what does it matter what becomes of us, provided God's work be accomplished? God's work - ah, it will ever be accomplished.”

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“...be assured that in leaving the past to the mercy of God and the future to [God's] Providence you will derive from your offering very great peace and very great consolation.”

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“Do not give way to uneasiness about the future.”

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“Make a good offering of all your actions to God in the morning, and then from time to time during the day; for instance, when the clock strikes...”

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“God alone can console you, strengthen you.”

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“You may yet be a great saint even though you have been a sinner.”

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“Everything in us seemed to change except charity, which united us to God.”

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“The heart understands the heart. As yours was speaking in your letter, mine understood its language.”

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“I fully enter into your difficulties, this is the same as telling you that I suffer with you. Need I tell you that I pray for you?”

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“But if it is necessary to be just, it is necessary above all to be kind...”

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“You do well to pray for me. Ask for me especially the grace of a good death.”

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Quote of the day

December 9
“When will you be firm and always yourself? But you are exactly like the weathercock on a steeple, ready to turn with every wind. In conclusion, I hope grace will triumph finally and that you will become its conquest.”
– Saint Mother Theodore Guerin