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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.

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Found 28 Results

Prayer

Daily Prayer for Justice and Mercy

Jesus, united with the Father and the Holy Spirit,give us your compassion for those in prison.Mend in mercy the broken in mind and memory.Soften the hard of heart, the captives […]


Prayer

Entrusting Myself to the Hands of Jesus

I’ve come to think that the only, the supreme, prayerwe can offer up, during these hourswhen the road before us is shrouded in darkness,is that of our master on the […]


Prayer

Prayer to the Providence of God

Written by St. Claude La Colombiere, SJ Loving and tender Providence of my God,into your hands I commend my spirit;to you I abandon my hopes and fears,my desires and repugnances,my […]


Prayer

An All Souls Remembrance

Loving God,A candle burns in my heartand warms my soul.It never flickers.It never wanes. It is the memory of those I lovewho are now at home with you. I ask […]


Prayer

A Death in the Family

Death saddens us because of the separation it causes. Our faith comforts us with the knowledge that we will be together in happiness again. Dear Lord,Sometimes it is hard to […]


Prayer

Walking Together

O God, you walk with us through life.
You strengthen us
so that we might be your presence
to others on the journey.


Prayer

These Woods are Thine

These woods are thine, O Lord,This Home,Whose deep foundation is Thy Providence,Whose walls are Peace;Where Grace glows like a kindled lamp within,And shadows cease. These woods are thine, O Lord;Make […]


Quote

“You may not live to see it, but you will have sown the seed, and your Sisters will come to reap what will have been sown.”


Quote

“A good life is the best preparation for a good death.”


Quote

“How happy we shall be in heaven where we shall never have to part...”


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Quote of the day

April 28
“You will see many things in new lights if you give the Holy Spirit free access to your minds and your hearts.”
– Saint Mother Theodore Guerin