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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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Topic: community

Prayer

A Prayer for Open Hearts, Open Minds

We are grateful for the opportunity to gather together

Prayer

Prayer for voting

Help us remember the needs of the many,
not merely our own.

Prayer

Leaning into God

Beloved, be with all of us in our
leaning,
leaning into something new
leaning with trust on one another
leaning in toward the light.

Prayer

Make us ONE

Holy God,take away all hatred, prejudice and divisionand all things that interfere with what makes us ONE.May we be united in beliefs and practices of Peace, Faith, and Justice…Empower us […]

Prayer

The blessing of justice seekers

The blessing of those who speak out against unjust practices and violence The blessing of our communities coming together in time of distress The blessing of the human heart that […]

Prayer

Be with your healthcare workers, oh Lord

Almighty God, as they walk the halls of sickness, help them to be a healing presence

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Prayer in this Time of Need

Heal those who are sick. Restore them to full health.

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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.

Quote

“Just trust God. God will provide. Even tomorrow what will happen we don’t know. Believe there is God. God doesn’t always give happy feelings. But in the end we are looking to eternal life. Cooperate and trust and believe. Trust the community and trust God and trust yourself and go day by day and it will take you to the end. You are thinking too much. We don’t know what the future will be.”

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Prayer

A blessing

The blessing of a new day. The blessing of color and sunlight. The blessing of the gentle breeze. The blessing of the cool shade beneath a tall lush tree. The […]

Prayer

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?

Prayer

Community prayer

You are a remarkable piece of the puzzle of humanity. Let me fit you into the big picture according to my design.

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Quote of the day

December 4
“Have you sometimes thought, my dear sisters, that you are called to do on Earth what our Lord [Jesus] did? He instructed and you instruct.”
– Saint Mother Theodore Guerin