St. Monica Novena – 9 Days of Prayer
For the conversion of loved ones, patience in prayer, and families in difficulty
St. Monica prayed for years for her son Augustine, whose wandering life eventually became a story of conversion. She is the patron of mothers and anyone praying for a wayward child or loved one. This novena gives you nine days to keep that persistent, patient prayer going. Her feast is August 27. She followed Augustine across the sea, wept and prayed, and saw him baptised. Her example tells every parent that no prayer for a child is wasted, even if the answer comes years later and in unexpected ways.
A novena is nine consecutive days of prayer. Begin nine days before the feast (August 27) and finish on its eve. You can pray this novena at any time of year.
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Intention: For the Conversion of Loved Ones and Patience in Prayer
Dear St. Monica, troubled wife and mother, many sorrows pierced your heart during your lifetime. Yet you never despaired or lost faith. With your prayers, you obtained the conversion of your husband, your mother-in-law, and your famous son Augustine.
Dear St. Monica, you were once the mournful mother of a wayward son. Your faithfulness to prayer brought about the conversion of your son Augustine and led him to the heights of sanctity. Inspire me with boundless confidence in the power of prayer.
(Pause here to mention your intentions)
Dear St. Monica, I entrust to you the intentions of my heart, especially for those I love who have wandered from the faith or who are living in ways that lead them away from God. You who persevered in prayer for more than seventeen years, teach me patience and perseverance. Help me never to give up hope.
Pray for me and for all mothers and fathers who weep for their children. Obtain for us the grace to trust in God's timing and to never cease praying, even when we see no results.
Our Father... Hail Mary... Glory Be...
St. Monica, pray for us and for all our loved ones.
Pray this prayer once a day for nine days in a row.
Traditional Catholic Prayer · Based on the life of St. Monica, mother of St. Augustine of Hippo
More novenas
- St. Jude Novena
- Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena
- St. Joseph Novena
- St. Therese Novena
- St. Anthony of Padua Novena
- St. Rita Novena
Frequently asked questions
When should I start the St. Monica Novena?
Begin on August 18 to end on August 26, the eve of her feast on August 27. A mother can begin the day her heart is heavy.
How do I pray the St. Monica Novena?
Say the daily prayer once a day and name the person. Remember that she prayed patiently for many years.
Who is the St. Monica Novena for?
It is for parents, grandparents and friends praying for someone who has drifted from faith.
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