Life of Saint Monica

The Life of Saint Monica is a biographical account of the mother of Saint Augustine, one of the most influential Christian theologians of all time. Written by Emile Bougard, the book delves into Monica's life, from her childhood in North Africa to her marriage to Patricius and her struggles with his infidelity and her son's waywardness. Despite these challenges, Monica remained steadfast in her faith and devotion to God, eventually winning over her husband and leading her son to convert to Christianity. The book explores Monica's spiritual journey, her deep prayer life, and her unwavering commitment to her family and her faith. The Life of Saint Monica is a powerful testament to the transformative power of faith and the enduring legacy of one of Christianity's most beloved saints.1900. Read St. Monica's life. Learn from this wife and mother how to pray and weep as she did; never to lose hope, and never to be discouraged; and remember that if the young men of the present day are in such imminent danger, it is because their wives and mothers do not weep as they should weep.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.