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Love, mercy, justice
The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods are a community of vowed Catholic women religious. Inspired by our foundress Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, we are passionate about our lives of prayer, education, service and advocacy.
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Break boundaries, create hope
Spirituality and justice go hand-in-hand. We are committed to walking with those on the margins. Join us on our journey to make Earth better for all.
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What inspires you?
We all need a little spiritual inspiration sometimes. Let the wisdom of our Providence Community support you on your journey.
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Experience the Woods
From the moment you step onto the grounds at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, you know you're somewhere special. There's something for everyone at the Woods.
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Where do you fit in?
Reconnect or find new opportunities with the Providence Community. Volunteer in one of our many ministries, be an intern on the farm, explore job opportunities or reminisce about your alma mater.
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Join the Providence Family
Live joyfully! Single, Catholic women ages 18-42 are invited to explore a fulfilling life as a Sister of Providence. All women and men of faith are invited to join the family of Providence as Providence Associates.
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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.
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.
- Choose “faith” in the Topics drop-down and click submit.
- Type “love” in the Search bar, choose “Saint Mother Theodore Guerin” in the Author drop-down, and then click submit.
It is not necessary to have text in the search box before clicking submit. If you leave the box blank, the search results will contain any quotes or prayers that fit the filter criteria you have chosen.
552 results
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“You know my dear daughter, that I always speak to you with candor and simplicity...I know that you prefer to be treated this way.”
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“[God] has protected us with so much love until the present day that I should consider it a crime to doubt [God's] mercy now.”
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“Jesus Christ becomes our nourishment! And further marvel - the nourishment does not change into ourselves, but changes us into itself; and we become, in some manner, other Christs...”
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“In truth, how much good there is to do here, and how great and sublime the mission confided to us!”
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“O, how pleasing you will be to our Lord if you put yourself in the place of [others]...”
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“Let us love one another, Believe me, I have seen and examined much; ...Well, I hold this word: "Let us love one another!"”
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“...the eye is lost in the ravishing spectacle [nature], so calculated to elevate the soul towards the author of all things.”
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“... we have wandered so far away from the center of our souls where [Jesus] waits for us.”
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