Roman Inc - Saint Monica - Patron of Mothers, Wives and Homemakers

ROMAN INC - SAINT MONICA - PATRON OF MOTHERS, WIVES AND HOMEMAKERS

Figurine comes nicely displayed in a box with a front window, with a prayer on the front and the story of the Saint on the back, and a prayer card inside.

"Prayer to Saint Monica:
Faithful, loving mother of St. Augustine, you persevered in tears and prayers for your wayward son and husband. You endured sorrow and trouble, but kept our faith in God. For 17 years, you stormed heavin for their conversion...and your prayers were answered.
Dear St. Monica, please pray for our loved ones, who have strayed from God, and pray for all mothers who worry for their children. Ask God to grant us fortitude, perseverance and trust in His mercy, so that one day, in the company of our loved ones, we may bless Him forever in heaven. I ask this through Jesus Christ, Our Lord. Amen"

One of the most famous mothers of all time, St. Monica persisted in prayer and example until she brought her son Augustine back, not only to the faith and to penitence, but to an illustrious life in the Church. An arranged marriage paired Monica with Patricius, a Roman pagan official in North Africa. He was much older than she and had a violent temper. Adding to the challenges that faced Monica, the mother of Patricius, who was equally as difficult, lived with them. Through patience and prayer, Monica was able to convert her husband and mother-in-law to the Catholic faith. Her prayers were answered again when two of their three children entered religious life. Unfortunately, her third child, Augustine, was far from eager to join the ranks of the faithful and reveled in a life of worldly pursuits. Undeterred, Monica prayed for her son for 17 years and was comforted by the now famous words of a bishop who told her “the child of those tears shall never perish.” She even would beg for prayers from priests, some of whom avoided her because of her tireless persistence in the seemingly hopeless endeavor. Finally, in 387 Augustine’s heart was turned toward the faith and he was baptized by Ambrose. Monica died later that same year after seeing her prayers answered. After her death, Augustine’s journey of faith continued. He became a priest, a bishop, a famous Catholic writer, and one of the greatest saints that ever lived. Monica is the patron of mothers, wives, homemakers, widows and, victims of abuse.

Feast Day: August 27 (Western tradition) May 4 (Eastern tradition)

Material: Resin, Stone Mix
Dimensions: Approx. H 8.3cm x W 5cm