Providence Prayer-Hospitality House was founded in the fall of 1986. It is a residence that provides accommodation and services to persons in need of a place to go to find time, space and an opportunity to heal, rest and pray. It provides an environment where people can reflect and renew their inner spirit. Spiritual direction and/or counseling are available when appropriate. The main objective is to assist persons obtain this kind of help who are financially unable to go to retreat centres or other similar places because of the high costs.

To be part of the ministry in this residence is personally demanding as well as a challenge to one's trust in Providence. It is a willingness to be available to those who are in need, to stretching our energies, regardless of the time of day or length of time needed for just our 'presence'. As a community we keep before us the fact that Blessed Emilie Gamelin was always available to those whom Providence sent to her, and ever aware that a life of prayer keeps us all on solid ground.

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