Aug 17, 2024

Novena to St. Monica


Day 1 – August 18

O glorious St. Monica, you lived for God alone and His glory. You were fervent and untiring in your prayers, seeking the conversion of your husband and son. Obtain for us the same spirit of prayer, especially for those who have strayed from the faith. May we have the grace to persevere in prayer, trusting that God will hear our petitions.

(State your intentions here…)

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be…

St. Monica, pray for us!


Day 2 – August 19

O dear St. Monica, your faithfulness to God and your patience in adversity have made you a model of Christian perseverance. Help us to remain steadfast in our faith, even in times of trial. Intercede for us that we may bear our crosses with love and patience, and never lose hope in God's mercy.

(State your intentions here…)

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be…

St. Monica, pray for us!


Day 3 – August 20

O most patient St. Monica, you struggled and wept for the conversion of your wayward son, Augustine. Your prayers were answered in a way you could never have imagined. Help us to trust in God's timing and to believe that He can work miracles in the lives of those we love. May we never cease to pray for the conversion of sinners.

(State your intentions here…)

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be…

St. Monica, pray for us!


Day 4 – August 21

O loving St. Monica, who bore the burden of family trials with grace and love, teach us to be patient and forgiving in our own families. Help us to bear with each other's faults and to love one another as God loves us. May our homes be places of peace and understanding, reflecting the love of Christ.

(State your intentions here…)

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be…

St. Monica, pray for us!


Day 5 – August 22

O holy St. Monica, your unwavering trust in God's goodness and mercy sustained you through many hardships. Obtain for us the grace to trust in God's will for our lives, even when it is difficult to understand. May we have the strength to surrender our own desires and to place our lives in God's hands.

(State your intentions here…)

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be…

St. Monica, pray for us!


Day 6 – August 23

O blessed St. Monica, your prayers and example led your son, Augustine, to the light of Christ. Help us to be faithful witnesses to the Gospel in our own lives. May our words and actions inspire others to seek the truth and to come to know and love Jesus Christ.

(State your intentions here…)

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be…

St. Monica, pray for us!


Day 7 – August 24

O devoted St. Monica, you never gave up on your son, even when he seemed lost to sin. Help us to have the same perseverance in our prayers for those who have strayed from the faith. May we never lose hope that they will return to the Church and find peace in God's love.

(State your intentions here…)

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be…

St. Monica, pray for us!


Day 8 – August 25

O faithful St. Monica, your love for God and your family gave you the strength to endure many trials. Help us to place our trust in God's providence and to rely on His grace in times of need. May we grow in faith and love, following your example of holiness.

(State your intentions here…)

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be…

St. Monica, pray for us!


Day 9 – August 26

O glorious St. Monica, at the end of your earthly life, you were blessed to see the fruits of your prayers in the conversion of your son, St. Augustine. Obtain for us the grace of a happy death and the joy of seeing our loved ones come to Christ. May we one day share with you in the eternal joy of heaven.

(State your intentions here…)

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be…

St. Monica, pray for us!

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