A Prayer to Saint Monica

Dear Saint Monica,
troubled wife and mother,
many sorrows pierced your heart during your lifetime.
Yet, you never despaired or lost faith.
With confidence, persistence, and profound faith,
you prayed daily for the conversion
of your beloved husband, Patricius,
and your beloved son, Augustine;
your prayers were answered.

Grant me that same fortitude, patience,
and trust in the Lord.

Intercede for me, dear Saint Monica,
that God may favorably hear my plea for
the conversion of my children
and grant me the grace to accept His Will in all things,
through Jesus Christ, our Lord,
Who lives and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, forever and ever.

Amen.