26/08/2026
𝐀𝐔𝐆𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝟐𝟕 | 𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐎𝐅 𝐒𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐓 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐀
St. Monica, born in 332, was a devoted Christian mother whose life was marked by prayer, patience, and unwavering faith. Married to the pagan Patritius, she patiently prayed and lived so faithfully that he eventually converted and was baptized shortly before his death. Her deepest concern was for her son Augustine, whose departure from the faith caused her many tears and prayers. She followed him to Italy, where, through the influence of Saint Ambrose, Augustine experienced his profound conversion to Christianity. At Ostia, shortly afterward, Monica expressed that she had fulfilled her greatest earthly desire: to see her son become a Catholic Christian and servant of God. She died in 387, remembered as a model of a mother’s persevering prayer and trust in God.
𝐏𝐑𝐀𝐘𝐄𝐑
God of mercy,
comfort of those in sorrow,
the tears of Saint Monica moved you
to convert her son Saint Augustine to the faith of Christ.
By her prayers, help us to turn from our sins
and to find your loving forgiveness.
Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
God, forever and ever.
— Amen.
𝐒𝐓. 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐀, Pray for us!
