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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.
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Found 16 Results

Prayer

Advent/Christmas Prayer

O Come, O Come, long-awaited Saviorand ever-present Emmanuel!We rejoice in your living among us and within us.At the same time we ask that you … Cure our blindness so that […]


Prayer

Prayer for the Faces of our Grief

When my faith is shaken, please God, remind me of your love for me.
When I am lonely, help me to reach out and share my feelings with others.
When I am stuck in memories of the past, give me the graces I need to forgive and be forgiven.…


Quote

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


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


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


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


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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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Quote of the day

April 3
“The church is as full as an egg.”
– Saint Mother Theodore Guerin