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.

9 results

Topic: mother

Prayer

Prayer for the Loss of a Pregnancy

I ask the Creator of Life
to hear my cries.
Soothe my soul, my aching arms
that long for a baby to hold.

Prayer

For Those Who Have Mothered Us

May others find in us the shelter and the love that we have been so freely given by those who have mothered us

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,

Prayer

A Parent’s Prayer to Our Lady of Providence

O Lady of Providence, my mother, surround the children God entrusted to me with your loving prayer. May God keep them safe in body, soul and mind.

Prayer

A Grandparent’s Prayer to Our Lady of Providence

O Lady of Providence, my mother.
Thank you for your steady faithful prayer
and support as I have raised the children
God entrusted to me.

Prayer

Our Lady of Providence, Queen of the Home

Woman of responsewhose initial “yes” set in motionthe greatest possibility that could ever be;whose continuing “yes” fed a developing faiththoughout a lifetime of availability to God’s power in her regard. […]

Prayer

Blessing for the family

Family is our connection with the past and future. It is the source of our beliefs and common values. We seek its spiritual health. Mary, you trusted your family to […]

Prayer

Joy at a New Birth

A baby is a new beginning, a hope for a better future. It is important to remember God’s role in helping us raise our children to lead good lives. Loving […]

Prayer

A Mother’s Day Prayer

Mary,mother of Jesus,woman of Providence,you formed your child’s faithand led him to his destiny. Living your lifein a real world, as a real woman,you became a model for all women. […]

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