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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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Providence Prayer

My life, with all of its ups and downs,I gently place into your hands,Provident God. My loved ones, those here andthose living in the fullness ofyour life,I gently place into […]


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God of Providence

God of Providence, lead us, lead us in your wisdom; Into fruitfulness, lead us, lead us together, lead us to freedom in your Spirit. God of Jesus Christ, lead us, […]


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Prayer to the Providence of God

Written by St. Claude La Colombiere, SJ Loving and tender Providence of my God,into your hands I commend my spirit;to you I abandon my hopes and fears,my desires and repugnances,my […]


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Jubilee Prayer

Jesus, your whole life was a jubilee,bringing reconciliation and healingthrough the living water of lovewhich leads to justice, leads to peace. At this time of Jubilee, may we liveyour compassion […]


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Entrusting Myself to the Hands of Jesus

I’ve come to think that the only, the supreme, prayerwe can offer up, during these hourswhen the road before us is shrouded in darkness,is that of our master on the […]


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Prayer of Complete Trust

Do not look forward to the changes and chances of this life with fear. Rather, look to them with full confidence that, as they arise, God to whom you belong […]


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Sisters of Providence Litany of Nonviolence

Lea en Español 普通话 Provident God,aware of our own brokenness,we ask the gift of courageto identify how and where we are in need of conversionin order to live in solidarity […]


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Hermanas de la Providencia Letanía de No-violencia

Read in English 普通话 Dios de la Providencia, consciente de mi debilidad,pido el don de la valentía para poder identificarcómo y dónde convertirme a fin de viviren solidaridad con la […]


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Prayer for Dismantling Racism

Written by the Pax Christi Anti-Racism Team. Dear God, in our efforts to dismantle racism, we understand that we struggle not merely against flesh and blood but against powers and […]


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A Prayer by Sister Helen Prejean, CSJ

God of Compassion,You let your rain fall on the just and the unjust.Expand and deepen our heartsso that we may love as You love,even those among uswho have caused the […]


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Daily Prayer for Justice and Mercy

Jesus, united with the Father and the Holy Spirit,give us your compassion for those in prison.Mend in mercy the broken in mind and memory.Soften the hard of heart, the captives […]


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Prayer for Vocations

Provident God, Your loving designs have shaped our universe.Your loving care continues to sustain all life. Your plans call each of us to participationin the ongoing work of creation. Help […]


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Quote of the day

December 7
“... we have wandered so far away from the center of our souls where [Jesus] waits for us.”
– Saint Mother Theodore Guerin