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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.

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.

Found 554 Results

Prayer

Provident God, be my Light

When the path is dim, be my light


Prayer

Father’s Day Prayer

Provident God,
Creator and Sustainer of all life,
thank You for my father whose life reflects/reflected
Your abiding love and care.


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A walk with God

Be my guide.
Help me to be aware
Of all that lies before, behind and around me.


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Take good care (A child’s prayer)

Thank you for all the wonderful things
You have made:
The whole world, all the people
My home, my school, my friends, my pets.


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Days of Prayerful Service (a parent’s prayer)

The phone rings. The baby cries.
The school child asks for answers.
The mail arrives. The bills appear.
The laundry piles. The cooking waits.


Prayer

Loving God of the Seasons

Now we come to praise and thank you for winter. Amid the dark and cloudy days, help us to see your hidden gifts: the opportunity to slow down the invitation […]


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Dawn at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods

These winter days dark greets my waking, sometimes stars and moon. Flinger of stars, your power astounds. I feel so small. How like the little birds flying about, full of […]


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Prayer for People of Maui

May the spirit of hospitality and aloha which characterizes the Hawaiian people spread to those who come offering help


Prayer

Gratitude

With grateful hearts we bow are heads in thanksgiving


Prayer

Healer

Her voice echoes from of old, beckoning me to be still.


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Quote of the day

April 18
“What would it avail you to do better than someone else, if it is from the motive of being admired?”
– Saint Mother Theodore Guerin