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How did St Monica serve God?
After many years of prayer, Saint Monica finally saw her son give his life to the service of God. St. Augustine declared that his mother’s resilience and dedication to prayer is what led him to become the man of God he was meant to be. Saint Monica is featured in one of the north nave bays of the Great Upper Church.
Why is St Monica hailed as a model for all wives and mothers to follow?
Considered as a great model for Christian mothers, she converted her wayward son, St. Augustine, as well as her pagan husband and his mother, through intense praying and fasting. Monica was a staunch devotee of the Blessed Mother. She was admired for her patience, perseverance, prayerful disposition, and deep faith.
What virtues did Saint Monica practice?
Saint Monica is the Patron Saint of wives, mothers, and abused victims. Her exemplary virtue of patience is worthy to be followed by all.
Who is the husband of St Monica?
Patricius
Life. Monica is assumed to have been born in Thagaste (present-day Souk Ahras, Algeria). She is believed to have been a Berber on the basis of her name. She was married early in life to Patricius, a Roman pagan, who held an official position in Thagaste.
Who is patron saint of housewives?
Saint Anne
Saint Anne is patroness of unmarried women, housewives, women in labor or who want to be pregnant, grandmothers, mothers and educators. She is also a patroness of horseback riders, cabinet-makers and miners.
What did Saint Monica pray?
Patron Saint of Patience (And Wayward Children) Saint Monica, who prayed for her son’s conversion for seventeen years, certainly knew how it to have to wait—to encounter hardships, frustrations, and disappointments with a strong faith and with perseverance.
How did Saint Monica show patience?
St. Monica was patient with her prayers, knowing that they would be answered according to God’s perfect timing. She prayed avidly and unceasingly for the conversion of her son, and although it took decades, she eventually saw the fruits of her prayers.
What saint is known for patience?
St. Francis de Sales has been styled “the Gentleman Saint” because of his patience and gentleness.
Who is Monicas son?
Augustine of Hippo
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