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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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Christmas Tree Blessing

‘Bless this tree as a symbol of our celebration of Jesus’ birth’


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Prayer for calling forth women of courage

God we thank you for the brave women who continue to come forward to serve you as Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.


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Prayer of Thanksgiving

God, we offer you thanksgiving today and every day.
Thank you for all our blessings.
For food and for loved ones …


Prayer

主顧修女會和平反暴力禱文

眷顧我們的天主,
願祢憐憫我們的殘缺和破碎,
求祢賜給我們勇氣
讓我們知道該如何、在何時何地悔改,
讓我們能與全人類團結生活。


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Our Lady of Providence, Queen of the Home

Woman of responsewhose initial “yes” set in motionthe greatest possibility that could ever be;whose continuing “yes” fed a developing faiththoughout a lifetime of availability to God’s power in her regard. […]


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Litany of Our Lady of Providence

A litany is a well-known form of prayer consisting of a series of petitions with a response that is the same for all petitions or for several in succession. Litany […]


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A Blessing on Our Homes

O Provident God, we ask that you bless and protect our homes and all who come and go from them. May our homes be filled with welcome for family and […]


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A prayer of presence

Sister Ann Casper, executive director of Mission Advancement for the Sisters of Providence, shares a prayer on offering God’s presence to others.


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Walking Together

O God, you walk with us through life.
You strengthen us
so that we might be your presence
to others on the journey.


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Christmas Prayer

Infant Jesus, born among us as a helpless baby, … come into our hearts this day and teach us the meaning of simplicity and how dependent we are on others. […]


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Quote of the day

April 7
World Health Day
“I think that despite her poor health she will accomplish much good.”
– Saint Mother Theodore Guerin