St. Monica and the Power of Persistent Prayer Paperback – Illustrated, April 22, 2013

Beautiful example of enduring love and hope and never giving up but leaning on the promises of Christ and the Blessed Mother.

A wonderful story of one magnificent woman now known as St. Monica. Her life was not easy and there was much she prayed for, especially her errant son, who was brilliant but rebellious. It took almost her lifetime, but her prayers for him were answered resoundingly when he became a great doctor in the church and ultimately, after his death (and hers) the magnificent St. Augustine. The persistence of her prayer was evident throughout the book, and the author encourages parents via reflections and meditations cultivate the same virtues in prayer. An easy read.

Previously ordered one for my wife elsewhere, and she insisted this what one of our son needs to get him through his issues. Easy to read, follow and understand. My wife refers to it every day and continues to grow in her faith. Recommend highly! Our several prayers have been answered in one fashion or another.

I am really enjoying reading it, filling me with hope and helping me grow in patience and deeper trust in God's timing.

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I have been interested in St. Monica since buying picture books of saints as a child. I have discovered I was aptly named by my father. I enjoyed discovering St. Monica's history, and that of her son. The prayers included in the book were well received. She has become a revered friend.

I received this book last week and breezed through it in two days, I couldn't put it down! Written well, and easy to follow, I most enjoyed the resolutions offered at the end of each chapter... they are practical and helped me to grow in prayer and devotion to St. Monica.

I wanted to start reading about her.