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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: conflict

Prayer

Prayer for peace within a family

Turn us toward one another to see the hurting humans we are.
Oh God, be present in our family. Make peace possible.

Quote

“Charity consists in loving sincerely persons whose inclinations are most opposed to ours, in pardoning those who injure us.”

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Quote

“...do not point out only the mistakes, ... speak more of what is good...”

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Quote

“We often cause pain to one another on account of the difference of our dispositions and natural inclinations.”

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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.…

Prayer

At a Time of Family Conflict

All families know conflict. How we handle our differences and to whom we turn determine whether, and how fast, our scars will heal. You know, God, we are not a […]

Prayer

At a Time of Family Crisis

Loss of a job, an accident, difficulties with children are just a few of the challenges which bring tremendous stress to a family. We pray to make these occasions a […]

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Quote of the day

December 6
“Were you not at Vincennes, Sister Theodore would not know whether we had daughters there or not. It seems something has made the atmosphere so cold that the ink is frozen.”
– Saint Mother Theodore Guerin