Saint monica was born at tagaste located in modernday souk ahras, algeria her parents brought her up as christian and married her to an older, pagan man named patricius. In his book confessions, he relays much detail of monica s life. Parents prayer to saint monica saint monica, patron. At easter 387, saint ambrose baptized augustine and several of his friends. Monica is the patron saint of wives, difficult marriages, widows, mothers, disappointing or. Augustine, one of the churchs greatest teachers and philosophers. With this index of patron saints you will find a variety of gifts associated with each, such as medals, prayer cards, statues, rosaries, books. Monica, after a lifetime of tearful prayers, fasting, and sacrifice, you were at last granted the happiness of witnessing both your husbands and sons conversion. Roman catholic prayerscatholic quotesreligious quotescatholic prayer bookcatholic religioncatholic saintspatron saints catholic. Monica, troubled wife and mother, many sorrows pierced your heart during your lifetime. Saint monica club in 2020 st monica, catholic books, saints.
Saint monica is the patron of housewives, alcoholism, mothers, and victims of adultery. The site which has the novena is pray more novenas, a novena prayer. The earliest records show that people and churches were named after apostles and martyrs as early as the. When she was very young, she was married off to the roman pagan patricius, who shared his mothers violent temper. O glorious st monica, patron saint of mothers, i come before you seeking your prayers for my children, especially name person. Saint monica and the power of persistent prayer the. The circumstances of saint monica s life could have made her a nagging wife, a bitter daughterinlaw, and a despairing parent, yet she did not give way to any of these temptations. And we ask for ourselves the grace to persevere in prayer, never giving up even when it seems hopeless. Monica,troubled wife and mother,many sorrows pierced your heart during your lifetime. Augustine later wrote a book called confessions, in which he wrote of monicas habit of.
Saint monica was a woman who poured herself into prayer and the love of god. White patron saint of difficult marriages, homemakers, and mothers. Click here to get a special offer for reminders about upcoming novenas and a free copy of my novena ebook. Monica through this book gave me peace in my heart to just pray and wait on god to return my little. Saint monica daily novena prayer dear saint monica, you were once the mournful mother of a prodigal son. Use this list of popular patron saints and their descriptions to find a catholic saint gift that is meaningful and inspirational for you or your loved one.
It is only proper that their feasts are celebrated close together. Catholic patron saint index, catholic saint list the. Monica of hippo, is mostly known as being the mother of st. Monica litany and novena the tears of saint monica the tears of st. When she was very young, she was married off to the. Saint monica is the mother of saint augustine of hippo and constantly prayed for both her son and her husbands conversion.
Monica is a very powerful intercessor for all those to go to her for help. You know exactly how im feeling because you once felt it yourself. Monica became a leader of the devout women in milan as she had been in tagaste. Prayer for the intercession of saint monica saint therese. Patroness of addiction and disappointing children november 16, 2007 joprotus blessed lord, saint monica was the mother of saint augustine and for many years. Augustine who is a doctor of the church and a highly revered saint, philosopher and theologian. Augustine became a great and venerable saint of the church. Faithful mother to saint augustine of hippo, saint monica is the patron saint of married women and mothers. In the gospel, the women who had witnessed jesus death arrive at the empty tomb. She offers us hope in our prayer for those who stray from jesus.
Prayer st monica is known for her persistent prayers. Monica and the power of persistent prayer mike aquilina, mark w. Asking for the prayers of the saints is the same thing. Saint of the day 27 august st monica of hippo monica, patron saint of wives, mothers and homemakers, pray for us. The tears of saint monica catholic digital resources.
Our saints prayer book will assist you in daily prayer and enhance your devotional experience to our admired saints. Although she was a christian, her parents gave her in marriage to a pagan, patricius, who lived in her hometown of tagaste in north africa. Inspire me to behave in ways that will not further distance my child from christ, but only draw name. Monica pendant on an prayer card with prayer to st.
Roman catholic prayerscatholic quotesreligious quotescatholic prayer bookcatholic religioncatholic saintspatron saintscatholic. Her son became so strongly drawn to the faith that he was eventually canonized as st. Monica was born into a christian family in tagaste, algeria, across the mediterranean sea from rome, in 332 ad. May 20, 2010 may 19, 2010 bishoys coptic blog our knowledge of st monica comes almost entirely from the writings of her muchloved son, the great doctor of the church, st.
Patron saints for modern challenges franciscan media. Parents prayer to saint monica saint monica, patron of christian parents, we entrust to. O lord who taught monica to persevere for the good of her family, help me to be a better parent to my children. This is a list of patron saints of occupations and activities or of groups of people with. She is remembered and honored in the catholic and orthodox churches, albeit on different feast days, for her outstanding christian virtues, particularly the suffering caused by her husbands adultery, and her prayerful life dedicated to the. Parents of any age or at any stage can cultivate the same virtues in prayer that saint monica discovered during her long wait for gods answer for her child. Since the beginning of our christian faith, devotions to the saints have been an important way for us to further our love and commitment to god.
Augustine was converted to christ and became one of the greatest doctors of the church. Rather, he describes her realistically, bringing to light both her strengths st. Monica, by your persistent prayer and copious tears, you were able to obtain the conversion of your son st. Monica is most assuredly someone every alcoholic and addict should become acquainted with. You know well the anxieties of a mother and desires of a mothers heart so i ask you to plead for the souls and safety of my children before the lord. Monica and the persistent widow, have confidence that god will reward your perseverance. Perhaps saint monica is best known as the mother of saint augustinea pretty noble label. Saint monica is the patron saint of married women and mothers. Patroness of addiction and disappointing children november 16, 2007 joprotus blessed lord, saint monica was the mother of saint augustine and for many years prayed, cried, and did penances for her son. This devotion includes 18 contemporary reflections, meditations taken from the writings of saint augustine, and prayers. Look down upon our anxieties and needs, and intercede for us, as you did so fervently for augustine.
Patron saints are chosen as special protectors or guardians over areas of life. Monica by ann fitch o glorious st monica, patron saint of mothers, i come before you seeking your prayers for my children, especially. Categories angels and saints tags children serenity, mothers, perseverance, prayer, prayer for perseverance to st monica, prayer to st monica for children, prayer to st monica for lost souls, prayer to st monica for mothers, prayer to st monica for serenity, prayers to st monica, st monica. Your faithfulness to prayer brought you and your son so close to god that you are now with him in eternity. Saint monica, once the sorrowing mother of a wayward son. Most of the female saints of the first few centuries of the church are virgins, martyrs, or both. Pray to st monica for your children away from church aleteia. Augustine, is considered by the church to be a patron saint for mothers, and is honored by the church with her feast day on august 27th. While monicas prayers and christian deeds bothered patricius, he is said to have respected her beliefs. Monica is not to just pray for your child you should also pray for an ambrose to step into your childs life. Monica and the power of persistent prayer kindle edition. Exemplary mother of the great augustine, you perseveringly pursued your wayward son not with wild threats but with prayerful cries to heaven. Saint monica was born in the 4th century to a wealthy christian family. And yet he does not portray her as an idealized woman who never faltered.
A prayer book to the saints download your free booklet of catholic prayers today. Josemaria, patron saint of diabetics, laminated prayer card with gold foil embossed medal design on each card. Monica and the power of persistent prayer kindle edition by. In his book confessions, augustine wrote of a peculiar practice of his mother in which. Without her example of persevering prayer, her gifted son would not have converted. Monica, after a lifetime of tearful prayers, fasting, and sacrifice, you were at last granted the happiness of witnessing, both your husbands and sons conversion. This is a list of patron saints of occupations and activities or of groups of people with a common occupation or. She continued her prayers for augustine during his years of instruction. More than 60 new patron saint prayers now available in paperback and ebook. Augustine, but he rejected christ and the church for many years, living a life of sensuality and hedonism. Monica was born in 332only 300 years after the crucifixion of jesusin tagaste, currently algeria, in north africa. The case for her canonization came about through augustines descriptions of her life. Prayer to saint anne patron saint of childless people or patron saint of fertility or patron saint of pregnancy prayer to saint monica.
Bury me wherever you will, but wherever you may go, remember me at the altar of the lord. The more resilient your prayer, the more likely god will answer it. Saint monica is the patron saint of married women, alcoholics, difficult marriages, disappointing children, victims of unfaithfulness, and victims of verbal abuse. Saint monica, also known as monica of hippo, is st. Monica is the patron saint of wives, difficult marriages, widows, mothers, disappointing or wayward children, and victims of adultery and abuse. Monicas alms, deeds and prayer habits annoyed patricius, but it is said that he always held her in respect. She was raised christian and given in marriage to an adulterous, illtempered pagan.
In the name of the father, and of the son, and of the holy spirit. They may not have been particularly devout, however, for when she came of. Prayer to st josemaria escriva, patron saint of diabetes st. Saint monica, patron saint of mothers, prayed for 17 years for her wayward son, augustine, to change his wild wanton ways.
Catholic patron saints for health care workers we have the best selections and lowest prices on high quality patron saint jewelry and gifts for your spiritual and inspirational gift giving. She is a source of hope for those who despair over their loved ones who have left the catholic faith. Monica struggled to surrender her son to god catholic stand. Obtain for us patience, perseverance, and total trust in gods perfect timing. Monica can help your child return to the church word. This is excerpted from brandon vogts new book and video series titled return. Monica occurs the day before the feast of her son, st. With this index of patron saints you will find a variety of gifts associated with each, such as medals, prayer cards, statues, rosaries, books, and more. After your son augustine returned to the faith, you said.
List of patron saints by occupation and activity wikipedia. Happy memorial of st monica of hippo august 27 mother of st augustine the circumstances of st. Her tears, prayers, and sacrifices over many years helped bring about his conversion. For example, if you are in need of protection, you can turn to the virgin mary, mother of jesus, in prayer. Offer prayers for all mothers including first time pregnant moms. Despite an illtempered husband, a critical motherinlaw, and a stubbornly sinful son, she persisted in an intimate prayer. Novena to saint monica mother of saint augustine of hippo st. Let us begin, in the name of the father, and of the son, and of the holy spirit. Prayers to patron saints archives practical prayers.
The confraternity of saint monica is still in existence today, and like their patron, the confraternitys members pray with special fervor for family members who have left the church. Monica, that god may favorably hear my plea for mention. How to show devotion to a saintfinding patron saints. Aug 27, 2019 saint monica was born in 332 to christian parents in present day algeria to christian parents and married at the age or 14 to an older man named patricius, who was neither wealthy nor christian. Monica, patroness of fathers and mothers, please take our children, especially those who have turned from the ways of god and his church, under your. Saint monica is the patron saint of people in difficult marriages, difficult children, and the. We humbly ask you to pray for the souls of all of our children, and for the children who have no one to pray for them. Saint monica of hippo 332 387 is a christian saint and mother of saint augustine. Patron saint gifts are perfect for baptism, confirmation, first holy communion, service men and women, or any occasion. Monica, please teach me to persist in faithful prayer as you did for your sons sake. Most of what is known about this devout and patient saint is from her muchloved son, st. When you are sick or in trouble, do you ask your mom, your dad, your friends and prayer group to pray for you. Monica mothers o glorious st monica, patron saint of mothers, i come before you seeking your prayers for my children, especially name person.
Saint monica was born in 332 to christian parents in present day algeria to christian parents and married at the age or 14 to an older man named patricius, who was neither wealthy nor. Monica for fallen away catholics and for full communion of all christians day 8 o glorious st. Monicas prayers and example finally won her husband and motherinlaw to christianity. We ask the saints for their prayers because it doesnt matter is someone is living or dead, we are all part of the body of christ. Dec 28, 2016 prayer to st monica for return of children to church. Monica s goal eventually came to pass, in ways she didnt even foresee. Above all, dear saint monica, pray for me, that i may, like your son, turn from my sin and become a great saint for the glory of god. Augustine, is considered by the church to be a patron saint for mothers, and is honored by the church with her feast day on may 4th. Novena to our lady of guadalupe patron saint of america. These areas can include occupations, illnesses, churches, countries, causes anything that is important to us.
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