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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 32 Results

Prayer

Prayer of Complete Trust

Do not look forward to the changes and chances of this life with fear. Rather, look to them with full confidence that, as they arise, God to whom you belong […]


Prayer

Prayer for the Faces of our Grief

When my faith is shaken, please God, remind me of your love for me.
When I am lonely, help me to reach out and share my feelings with others.
When I am stuck in memories of the past, give me the graces I need to forgive and be forgiven.…


Quote

“Put yourself gently into the hands of Providence.”


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“I see you are entering the way of loving God and trying to keep close to [God], no matter who or what may rise against you.”


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“Do what you do with uprightness, with the desire of pleasing God, without so much uneasiness about the future.”


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“Occupy yourself less about yourself and more about God.”


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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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“Her [Sister Saint Francis Xavier] example animates and confounds me. I am near her in the chapel distracted with temporalities and business, and I see her lost in God and melting with love for our Lord.”


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“What would it avail you to do better than someone else, if it is from the motive of being admired?”


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“It is true that you have the practical faith since you daily perform many good works. But how are they done? What spirit animates you?”


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Quote of the day

April 2
“Do not recoil from any sacrifice for the sake of your work.”
– Saint Mother Theodore Guerin