Saint Monica Novena

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The Saint Monica Novena is prayed for nine days, asking for the intercession of the saint who tirelessly prayed for her son, St. Augustine, until he converted. This novena is a source of encouragement for those praying for family members, loved ones who have left the Church, or those struggling with faith. Saint Monica’s example reminds us that no prayer is wasted and that God hears every tear shed in love. Many Catholics pray this novena leading up to her feast day on August 27, often offering it for family healing, conversions, and patience in trials.

When to Pray

The Saint Monica Novena is most often prayed beginning nine days before her feast day on August 27. However, Catholics also turn to this novena at any time of the year when struggling with family trials, the conversion of a spouse or child, or in situations where patience and perseverance in prayer are needed.

Day 1

Prayer for Hope | God, through the example of Saint Monica, grant me the grace to trust in Your providence even when prayers seem unanswered. Help me to persevere in love for my family and to never give up hope for their conversion. St. Monica, pray for us.

Day 2

Prayer for Patience | God of mercy, give me the patience of Saint Monica, who never ceased in prayer despite long years of trial. May I endure with trust, knowing You are always at work in the hearts of those I love. St. Monica, pray for us.

Day 3

Prayer for Family | Heavenly Father, bless my family with unity, healing, and faith. Through St. Monica’s prayers, restore what is broken and draw us closer to You. St. Monica, pray for us.

Day 4

Prayer for Conversion | Lord, just as You heard the cries of Saint Monica for her son Augustine, hear my prayers for those I love who are far from the Church. Bring them home to Your mercy. St. Monica, pray for us.

Day 5

Prayer for Strength | God of love, grant me the strength of Saint Monica, who bore trials with courage and faith. Help me to remain strong in my walk with You and to be an example of steadfast love. St. Monica, pray for us.

Day 6

Prayer for Faith | Lord, deepen my faith through the intercession of Saint Monica. Let me be reminded that You are always faithful and that every prayer rises before Your throne. St. Monica, pray for us.

Day 7

Prayer for Healing | Merciful God, bring healing to the wounds in my family. Through Saint Monica’s prayers, may forgiveness triumph over anger and love triumph over division. St. Monica, pray for us.

Day 8

Prayer for Perseverance | Heavenly Father, help me never to give up in prayer, just as Saint Monica persevered until her son’s heart was changed. May I be faithful until Your will is revealed. St. Monica, pray for us.

Day 9

Prayer of Thanksgiving | Lord, I thank You for hearing my prayers through the intercession of Saint Monica. Like her, may I live with gratitude and faith, trusting that all is in Your hands. St. Monica, pray for us.