St. Monica and the Power of Persistent Prayer

By: Mike Aquilina, Mark W. Sullivan

Narrated by: Lisa Larsen

Many of us give up on prayer when we don't get the answer we want WHEN we want it.

For nearly two decades, Saint Monica prayed for her wayward son. Years and years of prayers, seemingly unanswered. Countless tears shed with no relief. Yet she would not give up.

That very act of persistent prayer blessed the entire Church, for we have all benefitted from the conversion of her son, Augustine, who became one of the most revered saints of all time.

Parents of any age or at any stage can cultivate the same virtues in prayer that Saint Monica discovered during her long wait for God's answer for her child. This devotion includes eighteen contemporary reflections, meditations taken from the writings of Saint Augustine, and prayers adapted from the liturgy and other ancient sources.

Don't give up. Persistence in prayer can change everything—for you, your children, and maybe even the world.

©2013 Mike Aquilina and Mark W. Sullivan (P)2024 Tantor

Monica’s love and determination to get her son to salvation

Very relatable story! So glad I listened to it! I’ve already purchased the hard copy!

beautiful

this is a beautiful story of love amd faith. the story of st monica is one i hope as a mother i can live up.to