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Church of SS. Cosmas and Damian St. Monica Wife and Mother
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| History: Saint Monica was born of
a Christian family at Tagaste in Africa in 331. While still a young maiden
she was married to Patricius. They had children, among whom was Augustine.
She poured forth many tears and prayers to God for his conversion. A model
of the virtuous mother, she nourished the faith by her prayers and witnessed
to it by her deeds. She died at Ostia in 387. Her feast is celebrated on
August 27th. Prayer: God of mercy, comfort of those in sorrow, the tears of Saint Monica moved you to convert her son Saint Augustine to the faith of Christ. By their prayers, help us to turn from our sins and to find your loving forgiveness. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. The Liturgy of the Hours According to the Roman Rite, Catholic Book Publishing Co., New York, (C) 1975, Volume IV, pp. 1352, 1354. |
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