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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 2 Results

Prayer

Prayer for the Loss of a Pregnancy

I ask the Creator of Life
to hear my cries.
Soothe my soul, my aching arms
that long for a baby to hold.

Prayer

Prayer for those facing fertility issues

I feel failure like a heavy weight, dragging my spirit down.
I want to give life, to make of myself a fertile field,
where goodness grows abundantly.

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Quote of the day

September 7
“Up to this time you have not known how to deal with a person who is in the wrong. Perhaps you are not able to do so. I must not myself require from you more than you can give.”
– Saint Mother Theodore Guerin