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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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Topic: prayer

Prayer

Remember Blessings on this Thanksgiving

In the spirit of thanksgiving, may we walk with humility, live with generosity, and love with courage.

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A Prayer for Open Hearts, Open Minds

We are grateful for the opportunity to gather together

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Prayer for People of Maui

May the spirit of hospitality and aloha which characterizes the Hawaiian people spread to those who come offering help

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Prayer for those struggling with lack of faith

My faith is threadbare, worn almost to a whisper.
And yet I need You more than ever.

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Prayer for voting

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

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Prayer for the sale of a home

Guide us — seller and buyer both —
through this change
with open and eager hearts.

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Prayer on the death of a pet

I turn to you for comfort, for the sure knowing
that my pet is with you forever and that
some far-off day, we will be reunited.

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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

A Christmas Prayer for 2021

So now, Creator God, we pray that You will come

Quote

“"If faults are committed in your house, examine seriously in the presence of God whether you are not yourself the cause of them."”

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Prayer

Jesus Christ is risen! Alleluia!

May love rise in us.

Prayer

Lord if we ever need you, we need you now

Shine your sunlight on the seeds of life

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Quote of the day

December 4
“Have you sometimes thought, my dear sisters, that you are called to do on Earth what our Lord [Jesus] did? He instructed and you instruct.”
– Saint Mother Theodore Guerin