St. Monica Didn’t Gossip — and We Shouldn’t Either
We should work to practice other habits or virtues that will replace it, to follow the instruction of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
Results from Tag: 'st. monica'
Why St. Monica Is a Saint for Our Times
The life of St. Augustine offers hope; he is a real-life prodigal son.Where would the Church and the West be without him? Or, better yet, where would the Church and West be without his mother?
How the Restless Heart of St. Augustine Found Rest
The constant intercession of St. Monica and a rich friendship with St. Ambrose prepared Augustine’s heart to rest in God.
Pope Francis Makes Surprise Visit to St. Monica’s Tomb in Rome
St. Monica is honored in the Church for her holy example and dedicated prayerful intercession for her son, St. Augustine, before his conversion.
Love, Not Genius, Will Save Your Fallen-Away Loved Ones
COMMENTARY: Take a lesson from St. Augustine and St. Monica: Prayer is the single most effective answer to this problem, as it is to all problems.
I Pray for My Fallen-Away Children to Return to the Church
I’ve had the same item on my Christmas list since 2008, and it was there again this year. What do I want? I want my fallen-away children to return to the Church.
How St. Monica Taught Me to Bite My Tongue
A lesson on the power of patience, silence and prayer.
Your Prayers Will Bring Them Home
How a Facebook group is encouraging parents whose children have left the faith
Keep Praying — There’s No Case So Desperate That Salvation Is Out of Reach
‘Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.’ (Romans 12:12)
St. Monica to the Rescue for Fallen-Away Family Members
‘St. Monica was not the type to feel defeated. She represents hope.’
