a road near the Administration Building, surrounded by trees

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.

  • Topics

  • Type of inspiration

  • Author

  • Reset

Search tips

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

Prayer

For Those Who Have Mothered Us

May others find in us the shelter and the love that we have been so freely given by those who have mothered us

Prayer

From darkness into light

And I knew that could happen
to our world too —
This growing in
and emerging from
Darkness into Light

Prayer

Prayer during times of anxiety and depression

O God. Find me. I beg you to help me gather up my scattered self.

Prayer

The blessing of justice seekers

The blessing of those who speak out against unjust practices and violence The blessing of our communities coming together in time of distress The blessing of the human heart that […]

Prayer

Jesus Christ is risen! Alleluia!

May love rise in us.

Prayer

Lord if we ever need you, we need you now

Shine your sunlight on the seeds of life

Prayer

Keep it simple, Silly: A Lenten prayer

Kind – one act of kindness each day of Lent.
Identity – once a day for forty days say, “God loves me as I am.”

Prayer

Christmas mourning during COVID-19 …

Today we greet the dawn of Christmas 2020

Prayer

A prayer for Christmas healing during COVID-19

Somewhere God, in my heart’s quiet place, I do give thanks for the birth of Jesus, your Son

Prayer

A prayer on anger and frustration

Increase my love for you so that when this is over, I can spread your love to everyone I meet

Prayer

Thanksgiving love across the miles

Thank you for the abundant blessings bestowed on me through my family and friends!

Prayer

Gratitude

With grateful hearts we bow are heads in thanksgiving

Take the inspiration home

Did you know? There are several different ways to purchase prayer books from the Sisters of Providence, books by and about Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, and other great items!

Ways to shop

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