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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 30 Results

Prayer

Prayer for Vocations

Provident God, Your loving designs have shaped our universe.Your loving care continues to sustain all life. Your plans call each of us to participationin the ongoing work of creation. Help […]


Prayer

Novena to Our Lady of Providence

Our Lady of Providence, Queen
of the Home, pray for strong and happy marriages,
safe pregnancies, peace within families, for those
divorced or separated and for all children,


Quote

“In following the will of God ... one can never go too far.”


Quote

“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.”


Quote

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


Quote

“... in order to attain the perfection to which you are called, a solid foundation is required.”


Quote

“You yourselves know well, when you ardently desire to do something, though very fatiguing, nothing appears too difficult.”


Quote

“This is the path traced by Providence. And I follow it.”


Quote

“... beseech [God] for the light, the grace, the strength we need to do in all things [God's] will.”


Quote

“...a tender charity has constantly existed among us. ... There... is the secret of our strength, the firm foundation of our prosperity, the source of our success.”


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Quote of the day

April 24
“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?”
– Saint Mother Theodore Guerin