St. Monica Prayer
Why Pray the Novena to St. Monica?
We often face challenges and obstacles in life that can test our faith and leave us feeling lost and hopeless. During these difficult times, turning to prayer can be a powerful tool for finding comfort and strength. The novena to St. Monica is a special nine-day prayer that is believed to have miraculous powers, particularly when it comes to overcoming life's struggles.
St. Monica was a devoted mother who lived in the fourth century and prayed fervently for the conversion of her son, St. Augustine. She prayed for many years, despite his wayward and rebellious ways, and her faith and perseverance ultimately won when St. Augustine became a great saint and theologian. Today, St. Monica is revered as a patron saint of mothers and is known for her unwavering faith and commitment to prayer.
Praying the novena to St. Monica is a powerful way to seek her intercession and ask for her help in times of need. Whether you're struggling with a difficult relationship, searching for guidance in your career, or facing health issues, St. Monica can provide comfort and support through her prayers. By dedicating nine days to prayer and reflection, you can deepen your relationship with God and gain St. Monica's powerful intercession on your behalf.
So, if you are facing challenges in your life and seeking solace and guidance, consider praying the novena to St. Monica. With her intercession and the power of prayer, you can find the strength and courage to face life's obstacles and emerge stronger and more faithful than ever before.
Pray this novena as you listen to the story of St. Monica to grow in your love and devotion to her!
Index of the Novena to St. Monica
- St. Monica Novena - Day 1
- St. Monica Novena - Day 2
- St. Monica Novena - Day 3
- St. Monica Novena - Day 4
- St. Monica Novena - Day 5
- St. Monica Novena - Day 6
- St. Monica Novena - Day 7
- St. Monica Novena - Day 8
- St. Monica Novena - Day 9
St. Monica Novena - Day 1
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Dear Saint Monica, you were once the mournful mother of a prodigal son. Your faithfulness to prayer brought you and your son so close to God that you are now with him in eternity. By your intercession and God’s grace, your son St. Augustine became a great and venerable Saint of the Church. Please take my request to God with the same fervor and persistence with which you prayed for your own son.
(Mention your intentions here)
With your needs, worries and anxieties, you threw yourself on the mercy and providence of God. Through sorrow and pain, you constantly devoted yourself to God. Pray for me, that I might join you in such a deep faith in God’s goodness and mercy.
Above all, dear Saint Monica, pray for me, that I may, like your son, turn from my sin and become a great saint for the glory of God.
Amen.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
St. Monica is the patron saint of mothers, wives, and difficult marriages. Many wonderful stories have been attributed to her intercession!
St. Monica Novena - Day 2
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Dear Saint Monica, you were once the mournful mother of a prodigal son. Your faithfulness to prayer brought you and your son so close to God that you are now with him in eternity. By your intercession and God’s grace, your son St. Augustine became a great and venerable Saint of the Church. Please take my request to God with the same fervor and persistence with which you prayed for your own son.
(Mention your intentions here)
With your needs, worries and anxieties, you threw yourself on the mercy and providence of God. Through sorrow and pain, you constantly devoted yourself to God. Pray for me, that I might join you in such a deep faith in God’s goodness and mercy.
Above all, dear Saint Monica, pray for me, that I may, like your son, turn from my sin and become a great saint for the glory of God.
Amen.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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St. Monica Novena - Day 3
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Dear Saint Monica, you were once the mournful mother of a prodigal son. Your faithfulness to prayer brought you and your son so close to God that you are now with him in eternity. By your intercession and God’s grace, your son St. Augustine became a great and venerable Saint of the Church. Please take my request to God with the same fervor and persistence with which you prayed for your own son.
(Mention your intentions here)
With your needs, worries and anxieties, you threw yourself on the mercy and providence of God. Through sorrow and pain, you constantly devoted yourself to God. Pray for me, that I might join you in such a deep faith in God’s goodness and mercy.
Above all, dear Saint Monica, pray for me, that I may, like your son, turn from my sin and become a great saint for the glory of God.
Amen.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
St. Monica Novena - Day 4
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Dear Saint Monica, you were once the mournful mother of a prodigal son. Your faithfulness to prayer brought you and your son so close to God that you are now with him in eternity. By your intercession and God’s grace, your son St. Augustine became a great and venerable Saint of the Church. Please take my request to God with the same fervor and persistence with which you prayed for your own son.
(Mention your intentions here)
With your needs, worries and anxieties, you threw yourself on the mercy and providence of God. Through sorrow and pain, you constantly devoted yourself to God. Pray for me, that I might join you in such a deep faith in God’s goodness and mercy.
Above all, dear Saint Monica, pray for me, that I may, like your son, turn from my sin and become a great saint for the glory of God.
Amen.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Pray this novena as you listen to the story of St. Monica to grow in your love and devotion to her!
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St. Monica Novena - Day 5
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Dear Saint Monica, you were once the mournful mother of a prodigal son. Your faithfulness to prayer brought you and your son so close to God that you are now with him in eternity. By your intercession and God’s grace, your son St. Augustine became a great and venerable Saint of the Church. Please take my request to God with the same fervor and persistence with which you prayed for your own son.
(Mention your intentions here)
With your needs, worries and anxieties, you threw yourself on the mercy and providence of God. Through sorrow and pain, you constantly devoted yourself to God. Pray for me, that I might join you in such a deep faith in God’s goodness and mercy.
Above all, dear Saint Monica, pray for me, that I may, like your son, turn from my sin and become a great saint for the glory of God.
Amen.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Thou hast made us for Thyself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in Thee." - St. Augustine, Confessions, Book 1, Chapter 1
Listen to the story of St. Monica and St. Augustine!
St. Monica Novena - Day 6
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Dear Saint Monica, you were once the mournful mother of a prodigal son. Your faithfulness to prayer brought you and your son so close to God that you are now with him in eternity. By your intercession and God’s grace, your son St. Augustine became a great and venerable Saint of the Church. Please take my request to God with the same fervor and persistence with which you prayed for your own son.
(Mention your intentions here)
With your needs, worries and anxieties, you threw yourself on the mercy and providence of God. Through sorrow and pain, you constantly devoted yourself to God. Pray for me, that I might join you in such a deep faith in God’s goodness and mercy.
Above all, dear Saint Monica, pray for me, that I may, like your son, turn from my sin and become a great saint for the glory of God.
Amen.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Pray this novena as you listen to the story of St. Monica to grow in your love and devotion to her!
St. Monica Novena - Day 7
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Dear Saint Monica, you were once the mournful mother of a prodigal son. Your faithfulness to prayer brought you and your son so close to God that you are now with him in eternity. By your intercession and God’s grace, your son St. Augustine became a great and venerable Saint of the Church. Please take my request to God with the same fervor and persistence with which you prayed for your own son.
(Mention your intentions here)
With your needs, worries and anxieties, you threw yourself on the mercy and providence of God. Through sorrow and pain, you constantly devoted yourself to God. Pray for me, that I might join you in such a deep faith in God’s goodness and mercy.
Above all, dear Saint Monica, pray for me, that I may, like your son, turn from my sin and become a great saint for the glory of God.
Amen.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
St. Monica Novena - Day 8
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Dear Saint Monica, you were once the mournful mother of a prodigal son. Your faithfulness to prayer brought you and your son so close to God that you are now with him in eternity. By your intercession and God’s grace, your son St. Augustine became a great and venerable Saint of the Church. Please take my request to God with the same fervor and persistence with which you prayed for your own son.
(Mention your intentions here)
With your needs, worries and anxieties, you threw yourself on the mercy and providence of God. Through sorrow and pain, you constantly devoted yourself to God. Pray for me, that I might join you in such a deep faith in God’s goodness and mercy.
Above all, dear Saint Monica, pray for me, that I may, like your son, turn from my sin and become a great saint for the glory of God.
Amen.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Pray this novena as you listen to the story of St. Monica to grow in your love and devotion to her!
St. Monica Novena - Day 9
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Dear Saint Monica, you were once the mournful mother of a prodigal son. Your faithfulness to prayer brought you and your son so close to God that you are now with him in eternity. By your intercession and God’s grace, your son St. Augustine became a great and venerable Saint of the Church. Please take my request to God with the same fervor and persistence with which you prayed for your own son.
(Mention your intentions here)
With your needs, worries and anxieties, you threw yourself on the mercy and providence of God. Through sorrow and pain, you constantly devoted yourself to God. Pray for me, that I might join you in such a deep faith in God’s goodness and mercy.
Above all, dear Saint Monica, pray for me, that I may, like your son, turn from my sin and become a great saint for the glory of God.
Amen.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
St. Monica is the Patron Saint of…
Married women, Mothers, Wives, and Difficult Marriages
Pray this novena as you listen to the story of St. Monica to grow in your love and devotion to her! Other stories are available like St. Dominic Savio, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, St. Jude, St. Philomena, as well as over 30 adventures! Click here to listen to more.