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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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Prayer

Novena to Saint Mother Theodore Guerin

Novena to Saint Mother Theodore Guerin


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Prayer

A Marian Litany

O Lovely rose of Sharon’s plain,Pure lily of the field,Thou beauteous garden all inclosed,The Spirit’s Fountain sealed—O pray for us! The honor of thy people, thou,Fair Paradise of God,The glory […]


Prayer

The Prayer of the Shrine of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin

A prayer for the visitors to the Shrine of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin.


Prayer

A prayer for a nun in a wheelchair

By John Shea In the Convent of Perpetual Adoration on an eternal summer afternoon the three o’clock chimes called back the flight of the old nun. In her wheelchair before […]


Quote

“And so the most pressing desire of the hearts of your Daughters of the Woods is to pray for you ... not only on the first of the year, but every day of their lives.”


Quote

“Happy those who are able to pray!”


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“Pray for me occasionally that I may not lose courage ... that I may be brave enough to hold up others who falter sometimes.”


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“We would love to tell you again that every day we include you all in our labors and prayers.”


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“What would the material be without the spiritual?”


Quote

“Continue, my dear and truly chére fille, to walk in the presence of God.”


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Quote of the day

August 19
World Humanitarian Day
“Yes above all things; justice, justice. If any preferences may be shown let it be to the poorest or most abandoned.”
– Saint Mother Theodore Guerin