a road near the Administration Building, surrounded by trees

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.

  • Topics

  • Type of inspiration

  • Author

  • Reset

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.

32 results

Topic: justice

Quote

“"You must put into the earth everything you take out and do it faithfully."”

–

Quote

“"Justice is not taking what is not ours; it's sharing resources that belong to the whole human family."”

–

Prayer

Prayer for voting

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

Prayer

Prayer for Peace and Healing

May we never remain complacent, frustrated and hopeless.

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

Holy Wisdom

Holy Wisdom Open my eyes to bask in your beauty. Open my mouth to speak tenderly. Open my heart to feel your unconditional love. Holy Wisdom May I be YOUR […]

Prayer

May I see clearly …

May I see clearly with the eye of my beating heart. May I have the wisdom to listen with special care. May my heart and mind be in tune to […]

Prayer

Healer

Her voice echoes from of old, beckoning me to be still.

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.

Quote

“Thoughts are swirling around in my head — actions and prayer around water, air, soil, children, women. But how to narrow all the possibilities into one meaningful prayer and one meaningful practice that will carry me through the days of Lent? This will take more quiet, more prayer, some conversation with a soul mate.”

–

Quote

“The most painful sight I saw in New Orleans was the selling of slaves. Every day in the streets at appointed places, Negroes and Negresses in holiday attire are exposed for this shameful traffic, like the meanest animals at our fairs. This spectacle oppressed my heart.”

–

Quote

“...you know God is always disposed to hear the prayers of the poor and afflicted.”

–

Take the inspiration home

Did you know? There are several different ways to purchase prayer books from the Sisters of Providence, books by and about Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, and other great items!

Ways to shop

Quote of the day

December 5
World Soil Day
“One can see little, but what one sees is beautiful.”
– Saint Mother Theodore Guerin