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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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God of Surprises

Did you know that God has a playful side? If not why would God have created vast galaxies — miniscule cells, prickly bushes — lamb’s ear plants …


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Teacher’s School Prayer

The following is a prayer from a teacher’s perspective written by Sister Ann Casper. O God,is that piercing sound really the alarm clock?And is this really the first day of […]


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Prayer: Small blessings, big impact

Oh, God, it’s winter. I think of the small blessings of cold and chill, ice and snow, and how the season can have a big effect on my mood and […]


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Jesus Christ is risen! Alleluia!

May love rise in us.


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Providence Prayer

My life, with all of its ups and downs,I gently place into your hands,Provident God. My loved ones, those here andthose living in the fullness ofyour life,I gently place into […]


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Be with me in my searching: Sisters of Providence discernment prayer

God of hope and possibilities,I am searching.
I have the energy and desire to work with others for the good of all others.
But how, when, where, with whom?


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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.”


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Prayer for Peace and Healing

May we never remain complacent, frustrated and hopeless.


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God of unexpected gifts

God of Providence, you are a God of mystery and surprises.
Thank you for the times unexpected gifts have come my way:


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Prayer for homecoming

Bless us, most loving provident God,may this coming home be a re-creation and experience of hospitality and hope. May all who enter this home, may all who walk through these […]


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Quote of the day

April 12
“It is not enough to acknowledge our faults; we must correct them.”
– Saint Mother Theodore Guerin