All of us gathered for Mass today know someone who isn’t
practicing the faith. Whether it’s
a son or daughter, sibling, friend or coworker, I suspect we all pray for the
gift of faith to grow in these peoples’ lives. In fact, one of the most common intercessions during daily
Mass is for such conversion in our loved ones lives.
St.
Monica is the one to seek intercession for such individuals—especially for you
mothers. She watched her child—St.
Augustine—bounce from pagan religion to philosophy all the while falling to
lust. He even conceived of a child
out of wedlock!
Yet
after his conversion, St. Augustine attributed his newly found faith to his
mother. Her prayers and tears paid
off.
St.
Monica illustrates in person the Psalm we prayed: “Blessed are you who fear the LORD, who
walk in his ways! For
you shall eat the fruit of your handiwork; blessed shall you be, and favored.”
As
we continue our worship this morning, let’s keep in mind those people we care
about that need God the most.
St.
Monica, pray for us!
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