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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.
  • Type “love” in the Search bar, choose “Saint Mother Theodore Guerin” in the Author drop-down, and then click submit.

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Found 23 Results

Prayer

Prayer of Complete Trust

Do not look forward to the changes and chances of this life with fear. Rather, look to them with full confidence that, as they arise, God to whom you belong […]


Prayer

Entrusting Myself to the Hands of Jesus

I’ve come to think that the only, the supreme, prayerwe can offer up, during these hourswhen the road before us is shrouded in darkness,is that of our master on the […]


Prayer

Providence Prayer

My life, with all of its ups and downs,I gently place into your hands,Provident God. My loved ones, those here andthose living in the fullness ofyour life,I gently place into […]


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

“Put yourself gently into the hands of Providence.”


Quote

“Confidence in God ... no fretting nor fantastiques, and you will find happiness.”


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“Do what you do with uprightness, with the desire of pleasing God, without so much uneasiness about the future.”


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“Occupy yourself less about yourself and more about God.”


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“What strength the soul draws from prayer! In the midst of a storm, how sweet is the calm it finds in the heart of Jesus.”


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“Have confidence in the Providence that so far has never failed us.”


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Quote of the day

April 8
“Oh, how happy you would be if you could see all the good that your Daughters of the Woods are doing and the good spirit which animates them.”
– Saint Mother Theodore Guerin