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The Novena to St. Monica is a powerful intercession for the conversion of loved ones and for all those who are currently praying for family members or friends who have wandered from the faith. As the patron saint of mothers and wives, St. Monica's life stands as a testament to the power of persistent, tearful prayer for the conversion of those we love.
No soul is beyond the reach of God's mercy. Through this prayer, we ask for the same perseverance and unshakable trust that St. Monica held, believing that through God’s grace, our loved ones may find their way home to the Church.
*Your Intentions:* During this novena, there is a dedicated moment of silence to mention your personal intentions. You are welcome to share your prayer requests in the comments below so that our community can join you in intercession.
*RELATED PRAYERS:*
🙏 Chaplet of St. Monica — youtu.be/sq15IiYG2sE
🙏🏼 Litany to Obtain a Conversion — youtu.be/XR5xg7VWyPk
🙏🏼 Prayer for Inactive Catholics — youtu.be/TNyLqmKdLcQ
🙏🏼 Prayer for the Conversion of Unbelievers — youtu.be/ufchelr43tA
🙏🏼 Prayer for the Return of Lost Sheep to the Church — youtu.be/hsxooUtKuTU
*NOVENA TO ST MONICA — Prayer Text*
O God, who didst console Thy servant Monica in her tears and didst turn her sorrow into joy through the conversion of her son, Augustine, we come before Thee, trusting in her powerful example of persevering prayer.
St. Monica, faithful wife and devoted mother, for years you wept and prayed for the conversion of those you loved, never losing hope even when every sign pointed to despair. You turned to God alone in your affliction, and He heard you in His time. Teach me that same patient trust.
Obtain for me the grace to keep praying for those I love who have wandered from the faith, and the strength to wait on God’s timing without growing weary or bitter.
Above all, obtain for me the particular intention I bring before you this day: (mention your intentions now).
St. Monica, you showed that no soul is beyond the reach of a mother’s prayer and God’s mercy. Pray for me that I may love as steadfastly as you loved, and trust as unshakably as you trusted, now and at the hour of my death. Amen.
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The Novena to St. Monica is a powerful intercession for the conversion of loved ones and for all those who are currently praying for family members or friends who have wandered from the faith. As the patron saint of mothers and wives, St. Monica's life stands as a testament to the power of persistent, tearful prayer for the conversion of those we love.
No soul is beyond the reach of God's mercy. Through this prayer, we ask for the same perseverance and unshakable trust that St. Monica held, believing that through God’s grace, our loved ones may find their way home to the Church.
*Your Intentions:* During this novena, there is a dedicated moment of silence to mention your personal intentions. You are welcome to share your prayer requests in the comments below so that our community can join you in intercession.
*RELATED PRAYERS:*
🙏 Chaplet of St. Monica — youtu.be/sq15IiYG2sE
🙏🏼 Litany to Obtain a Conversion — youtu.be/XR5xg7VWyPk
🙏🏼 Prayer for Inactive Catholics — youtu.be/TNyLqmKdLcQ
🙏🏼 Prayer for the Conversion of Unbelievers — youtu.be/ufchelr43tA
🙏🏼 Prayer for the Return of Lost Sheep to the Church — youtu.be/hsxooUtKuTU
*NOVENA TO ST MONICA — Prayer Text*
O God, who didst console Thy servant Monica in her tears and didst turn her sorrow into joy through the conversion of her son, Augustine, we come before Thee, trusting in her powerful example of persevering prayer.
St. Monica, faithful wife and devoted mother, for years you wept and prayed for the conversion of those you loved, never losing hope even when every sign pointed to despair. You turned to God alone in your affliction, and He heard you in His time. Teach me that same patient trust.
Obtain for me the grace to keep praying for those I love who have wandered from the faith, and the strength to wait on God’s timing without growing weary or bitter.
Above all, obtain for me the particular intention I bring before you this day: (mention your intentions now).
St. Monica, you showed that no soul is beyond the reach of a mother’s prayer and God’s mercy. Pray for me that I may love as steadfastly as you loved, and trust as unshakably as you trusted, now and at the hour of my death. Amen.
*† THE CATHOLIC CRUSADE - A Catholic Prayer Ministry †*
View our complete listing of prayer videos - bit.ly/CatholicPrayerVideos
Website, Blog & Newsletter - thecatholiccrusade.com
*Our Mission Statement*
Our mission is to foster prayer and spiritual growth within the online Catholic community. In addition to our online work, our mission provides financial support to Catholic schools and education, various national Catholic charities, local Catholic religious organizations, pro-life ministries, and local food banks, soup kitchens, and homeless shelters.
*Support of Our Mission*
Are you interested in supporting our mission? Learn more about us and how you can help - thecatholiccrusade.com/support
#StMonica #Novena #TheCatholicCrusade #Conversion #SaintMonica
