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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: patience

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“Endeavor not to cause others to suffer, and you yourself try to endure the little annoyances which are unavoidable in the necessary relations with others.”

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“... require of each one only what she can give.”

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“Pray, pray very much so the good God will show you what [God] wishes you to do.”

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“Let us always have in hand our lamps burning, that we may not be surprised.”

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“In the midst of all our storms, however, we have the consolation of seeing the religious spirit become solid ... and that is not a little thing.”

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“Do not press matters; be patient, be trustful.”

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“Never speak when you are over - excited, but wait for the impulse of nature to pass away and that of grace to succeed it.”

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“...grace is not given equally to all, nor at the same time.”

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“Be careful not to give way to your temper, which makes you unsupportable. You would be a thousand times happier in resisting it.”

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“The way is not yet clear. Grope along slowly.”

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“You may have to wait longer than you would like, you may have to bear privations; but, bear and forbear.”

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“Believe me ... always and everywhere you will find people who will try your patience and you yourself will try theirs.”

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November 19
“We must pray: it is our food without which nourishment we perish.”
– Saint Mother Theodore Guerin