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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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Prayer for the Faces of our Grief
When my faith is shaken, please God, remind me of your love for me.
When I am lonely, help me to reach out and share my feelings with others.
When I am stuck in memories of the past, give me the graces I need to forgive and be forgiven.…
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A Tree in Winter
In the wintertime of my soulbarren branches stand starkclothed in heaviness of icebestowed by winter night storm. But then comes morninglavishing warm, bright sunon my hard-stiff selfrevealing resplendent prismsglistening grace-fullnessuntold […]
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Advent/Christmas Prayer
O Come, O Come, long-awaited Saviorand ever-present Emmanuel!We rejoice in your living among us and within us.At the same time we ask that you … Cure our blindness so that […]
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Advent Poem
ADVENT journey down through the centuriesof people seeking Godto become flesh in their lives journey of people in high placesjourney of the lowly and the simplejourney of Mary and Josephjourney […]
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A caregiver’s prayer
God of Love, as a caregiver, I need the grace to be loving even when I do not love all that I am asked to do. It is extremely difficult to watch the one I love slowly lose their ability to care for self and to witness their pain of illness. More is demanded of my time and sometimes there just doesn’t seem to be enough of that in the day to tend to all that needs to be done
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Aging Prayer
Oh, God, awaken within me the gift of these years.
Teach me to trust so I can face my fears.
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Prayer for the visit of Pope Francis
written by Sister Jeremy Gallet, SP Loving and gracious God, Shepherd of all your faithful people,look with favor on your servant Franciswhom you established as head and shepherd of your […]
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A prayer for a nun in a wheelchair
By John Shea In the Convent of Perpetual Adoration on an eternal summer afternoon the three o’clock chimes called back the flight of the old nun. In her wheelchair before […]
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To Mother Theodore and Companions
Fragile forerunners of ourselves, we thank you for your coming,Bearing sainted heroes’ names across the seas.You are a litany chanted down the years:Theodore, St. Vincent Ferrer, St. Ligouri,Olympiade, with St. […]
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God of Surprises
Did you know that God has a playful side? If not why would God have created vast galaxies — miniscule cells, prickly bushes — lamb’s ear plants …
