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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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53 results

Topic: spirituality

Quote

“"Justice is not taking what is not ours; it's sharing resources that belong to the whole human family."”

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Prayer

Prayer for those struggling during the holidays

There is no celebration in my soul.
I turn to You, source of meaning, knower of sorrow.

Prayer

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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A prayer for stillness / dealing with anxiety

Can you stop the world for a moment? I need to be alone with you.
No more doing, just being. And feeling like that is enough.

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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 Peace and Healing

May we never remain complacent, frustrated and hopeless.

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A Christmas Prayer for 2021

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

Prayer

From darkness into light

And I knew that could happen
to our world too —
This growing in
and emerging from
Darkness into Light

Prayer

Jesus Christ is risen! Alleluia!

May love rise in us.

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God’s healing rays

Breathe in God and breathe out love.
Delight in the beauty that surrounds you each day.

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Prayer in this Time of Need

Heal those who are sick. Restore them to full health.

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Christmas Prayer

‘O, may His holy Coming make all your New Year bright!’

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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