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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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“Oh do be very charitable, that is all I ask of you.”

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“No one will ever love you as your old Mother Theodore does.”

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“Being poor we can only plant; you must water, and to God alone be the glory of the increase.”

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“The trees raise their straight trunks to the height of more than one hundred twenty feet high and are crowned with tops of admirable beauty.”

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“Be humble, simple and frank, and you will live in peace with yourselves, and you will be happy.”

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“Every year I renew this same prayer, every year I pray you to watch over your words during Lent.”

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“Ah, it is when we are young that we can do something for our salvation and for our neighbor’s.”

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“Especially let us never forget that if we wish to die like the saints we must live like them.”

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“So true is it that misfortune binds hearts together.”

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“We are never hypocrites when we do not intend to be; hence, you must not exaggerate anything. You are bad enough without making yourself worse than you are.”

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“To God alone be the glory of our labors, and to you, dear friends, the recompense on account of the assistance you will give us.”

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“The way is not yet clear. Grope along slowly.”

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Quote of the day

November 22
“It is impossible to answer all the kind things you say to me except by a sentiment of profound gratitude. I can express it only to God, who understands the language of the heart.”
– Saint Mother Theodore Guerin