Faithful Mother in Prayer
Novena to St. Monica
A traditional Catholic novena to St. Monica for mothers praying for their children and conversions. Traditionally prayed April 25 through May 3.
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About This Novena
St. Monica is remembered for her patient tears and long prayer for the conversion of her son Augustine and for the steadfastness of her faith under sorrow. She is a model for anyone who keeps praying when results are slow.
Traditionally prayed for
Often prayed for mothers praying for their children, conversions, and difficult family sorrows.
Usual timing
April 25 through May 3
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Dear St. Monica, troubled wife and mother, many sorrows pierced thy heart during thy lifetime. Yet thou didst never despair or lose faith. With confidence, persistence, and profound faith, thou didst pray daily for the conversion of thy beloved husband and thy 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 my present intention, 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.
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Description
St. Monica is remembered for her patient tears and long prayer for the conversion of her son Augustine and for the steadfastness of her faith under sorrow. She is a model for anyone who keeps praying when results are slow.
Traditionally invoked as patron of
mothers praying for their children, conversions, difficult family sorrows
Traditionally prayed for
Often prayed for mothers praying for their children, conversions, and difficult family sorrows.
Usual timing
April 25 through May 3
Saints Augustine and Monica, Ary Scheffer (1846)