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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

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“After all, our only support, our only strength is God.”


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“A good life is the best preparation for a good death.”


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“We are destined to do good little by little and without noise.”


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“In the morning, say in your heart: O my God, here is another day given to me to love and serve you. Be glad of it.”


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“Believe me ... always and everywhere you will find people who will try your patience and you yourself will try theirs.”


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“... in order to attain the perfection to which you are called, a solid foundation is required.”


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“When we are cold is not the time to keep away from the fire.”


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“Do not fear for our dear Congregation. Our Lord loves it too much to abandon it.”


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“You may have to wait longer than you would like, you may have to bear privations; but, bear and forbear.”


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“My heart feels the need of sharing with you both its joys and griefs.”


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Quote of the day

September 3
“Detach yourself from yourself, my child, but gently, with that sweetness which is the distinctive mark of the spirit of God and not with that harshness which is the mark of yours.”
– Saint Mother Theodore Guerin