Exemplary mother of the Great Augustine, you perseveringly pursued your wayward son not with wild threats but with prayerful cries to heaven. Intercede for all mothers in our day so that they may learn to draw their children to God.
Teach them how to remain close to their children, even the prodigal sons and daughters who have sadly gone astray.
Dear St. Monica, troubled wife and mother, many sorrows pierced your heart during your lifetime. Yet, you never despaired or lost faith. With confidence, persistence, and profound faith, you prayed daily for the conversion of your beloved husband, Patricius and your beloved son, Augustine.
Grant me that same fortitude, patience, and trust in the Lord. Intercede for me, dear St. Monica, that God may favorably hear my plea for (mention your petitions here) and grant me the grace to accept his will in all things, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, One God forever and ever.
Amen.
~~ Seventh Day ~~
St.
Monica, pray for us
Amen.
~~ Seventh Day ~~
O glorious St. Monica, your son Augustine on recalling his steps
towards his conversion could not forget your tears and prayers. He saw you
awake during nights as you prayed to God to touch his heart and repent of his
sins. He described his conversion as your work because even God could not
withstand your fidelity and patience in praying for his sake. Now in heaven, we
know that Jesus listens to you and would not be able to resist your prayers.
Intercede for us and listen to our petitions. May we also be converted and
change our bad habits into good. Amen.
(3) Hail Mary
(3) Glory Be
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