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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.

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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 18 Results

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“Try, my daughter, never to perform your actions with crooked intentions.”


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“She was all this time a good Sister of Providence, and her loss is keenly felt, by none however so deeply as by me.”


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“We are not called upon to do all the good that is possible, but only that which we can do.”


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“When the soul is deeply preoccupied, the eyes look but see nothing.”


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“I have already exceeded the amount of work my head can bear.”


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“Sadness is very hurtful for you, so do not indulge in it, crying like a baby to whom they have not given any candy.”


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“Really, I am humiliated in seeing Sister St. Francis run in the way of perfection while I just drag along.”


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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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Quote of the day

August 15
Assumption of Mary
“Be humble, like your Mother [Mary], devoted like her to the interests of God and your neighbor...”
– Saint Mother Theodore Guerin