St. Monica’s son was St. Augustine, but he rejected Christ and the Church for many years, living a life of sensuality and hedonism.

He was not Catholic then. The Novena to St. Monica Saint Monica, also known as Monica of Hippo, is mostly known as being the mother of St. Augustine. Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

The tears of St. Monica and the golden words of St. Ambrose led to the conversion of her son, St. Augustine of Hippo. The fruit of your prayers was the conversion of your son to a genuinely holy life. In fact, most of what we know about St. Monica is what was written about her in St. Augustine's books. Day 1 – Saint Monica Novena. St. Monica Novena New here?

Intercede for all mothers in our day So that they may learn To draw their children to God. The Tears of Saint Monica. Chris-tians were few and far between in those days.

The fruit of your prayers was the conversion of your son to a genuinely holy life. You, too, wanted to spend the rest of your life praying, in close contact with Jesus. Saint of Children. O glorious St. Monica, you accompanied Augustine when he was beginning a monastic life with some friends. There’s nothing wrong with getting emotional and pouring all our sadness upon God. Exemplary Mother of the Great Augustine, You perseveringly pursued your wayward son Not with wild threats But with prayerful cries to heaven. Novena Begins: September 28 Feast Day: October 7 Day 1 – Our Lady of The Rosary Novena Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Amen. Novena to Saint Monica Mother of Saint Augustine of Hippo St. Monica was born into a Christian family in Tagaste, Algeria, across the Mediterranean Sea from Rome, in 332 AD. She is a source of hope for those who despair over their loved ones who have left the Catholic Faith.

Teach them how to remain Close to their children, Even the prodigal sons and daughters 25 years ago, I met my husband in university. Click here to get novena reminders by email!. St Monica CA Catholic Community. She is the patroness of wives and abuse victims. Our marriage has been on tumultuous for about 2 years now, through which time we’ve had 2 more little ones and now have 3 children. It is our custom to celebrate a Novena (nine days) of Masses on behalf of our Mothers, Grandmothers, and those who have been a mother to us. I’m starting a novena to St. Monica for my husband and our marriage. Sorrow expressed in prayer is very valuable. St. Monica Novena. Saint of Peace. She was the mother of St. Augustine who is a Doctor of the Church and a highly revered Saint, philosopher and theologian. I prayed for many years through the intercession of St Monica for his conversion and that we become Catholic parents to our children. Join us in Prayer! Exemplary Mother of the Great Augustine, You perserveringly 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.