Wednesday, August 27, 2014

August 27 - The Feast Day of Saint Monica

Born a Christian in North Africa, Monica married and bore three children. Through her example, her husband, Patricius, became a Christian, and she prayed for the conversion of her son Augustine, who had abandoned his Christian faith for Manichaeism. When he went to Italy, Monica met him in Milan, where he had met Bishop Ambrose and been baptized. She died during their return trip to Africa, saying all her hopes had been fulfilled. May we also never give up encouraging the spiritual journeys of those we love. 


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