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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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“Profit by the experiences of the past for the future.”

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“Do not forget our needs when in prayer, I entreat you.”

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“What strength the soul draws from prayer! In the midst of a storm, how sweet is the calm it finds in the heart of Jesus.”

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“As soon as you commit a fault, be sorry, rise again and go on with confidence and love.”

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“Occupy yourself less about yourself and more about God.”

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“My heart is so oppressed I no longer have the strength to pour out my soul.”

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“Do what you do with uprightness, with the desire of pleasing God, without so much uneasiness about the future.”

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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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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