What Would Monica Do?

by Patti Maguire Armstrong and Roxane Beauclair Salonen
$ 19.95

Introduction

In What Would Monica Do?, two mothers, authors, and lovers of St. Monica offer guidance, practical advice, and prayers for navigating the difficulty of losing a loved one to the world through their reflections on St. Monica. Read Full Description

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SKU: 9781954881525
ISBN: 9781954881525
Weight: 0.992 lb

Hope and healing for those with a loved one who has left the Faith.


St. Monica was the loving mother of St. Augustine, Catholic theologian and Doctor of the Church.

While St. Augustine became one of the most influential theologians of the Catholic Faith, he spent a period of time running from God. During this period, his mother prayed continuously for his conversion. God answered her prayers!

In What Would Monica Do?, two mothers, authors, and lovers of St. Monica offer guidance, practical advice, and prayers for navigating the difficulty of losing a loved one to the world through their reflections on St. Monica.


With this resource of inspiration and consolation, readers will learn:

  • The story of St. Monica’s faithfulness to God and selfless love for her child.
  • How to navigate the grief of watching a loved one leave the Faith.
  • Prayers to offer for the conversion of children and grandchildren living contrary to the Catholic Faith.
  • How to let go of anger and unforgiveness to allow your heart to be filled with peace and comfort.
  • How to set an example of faith that draws non-believers to Catholicism.
  • And more!


What Would Monica Do? is the friend and guide that you need to find peace and consolation in a relationship with your heavenly Father even while experiencing tremendous grief and disappointment.

St. Monica, pray for us!

This book delivers potent Catholic wisdom, inspiration, and hope! The authors beautifully connect St. Monica’s life and spirituality to this present time when so many lament the loss of faith by loved ones. With practical, personal testimonies, this timely work encourages readers to arise with trust and prayer. St. Monica, rather than pondering, “What did I do wrong?”, prayed in courageous hope motivated by ardent love for God and family. Please give yourself and loved ones the gift of this book.

–Kathleen Beckman
Author of A Family Guide to Spiritual Warfare and Praying for Priests



What family with children who have drifted from the faith doesn’t need encouragement, wisdom and hope? This book provides it. Well written with lots of stories and examples. Highly recommended.

–Ralph Martin S.T.D.
Director of Graduate Theology Programs in the New Evangelization Sacred Heart Major Seminary, Archdiocese of Detroit



While the world attacks our loved ones, this book is a blueprint for building a fortress of hope! It’s loaded with practical instructions for managing emotions, finding powerful support in some surprising places, and how to fill your arsenal with a few secret weapons! Take heart, dear reader, 'fallen-away' is not the end!

 

–Rose Sweet
Catholic Life and Relationship Coach


Hope and healing for those with a loved one who has left the Faith.


St. Monica was the loving mother of St. Augustine, Catholic theologian and Doctor of the Church.

While St. Augustine became one of the most influential theologians of the Catholic Faith, he spent a period of time running from God. During this period, his mother prayed continuously for his conversion. God answered her prayers!

In What Would Monica Do?, two mothers, authors, and lovers of St. Monica offer guidance, practical advice, and prayers for navigating the difficulty of losing a loved one to the world through their reflections on St. Monica.


With this resource of inspiration and consolation, readers will learn:

  • The story of St. Monica’s faithfulness to God and selfless love for her child.
  • How to navigate the grief of watching a loved one leave the Faith.
  • Prayers to offer for the conversion of children and grandchildren living contrary to the Catholic Faith.
  • How to let go of anger and unforgiveness to allow your heart to be filled with peace and comfort.
  • How to set an example of faith that draws non-believers to Catholicism.
  • And more!


What Would Monica Do? is the friend and guide that you need to find peace and consolation in a relationship with your heavenly Father even while experiencing tremendous grief and disappointment.

St. Monica, pray for us!

This book delivers potent Catholic wisdom, inspiration, and hope! The authors beautifully connect St. Monica’s life and spirituality to this present time when so many lament the loss of faith by loved ones. With practical, personal testimonies, this timely work encourages readers to arise with trust and prayer. St. Monica, rather than pondering, “What did I do wrong?”, prayed in courageous hope motivated by ardent love for God and family. Please give yourself and loved ones the gift of this book.

–Kathleen Beckman
Author of A Family Guide to Spiritual Warfare and Praying for Priests



What family with children who have drifted from the faith doesn’t need encouragement, wisdom and hope? This book provides it. Well written with lots of stories and examples. Highly recommended.

–Ralph Martin S.T.D.
Director of Graduate Theology Programs in the New Evangelization Sacred Heart Major Seminary, Archdiocese of Detroit



While the world attacks our loved ones, this book is a blueprint for building a fortress of hope! It’s loaded with practical instructions for managing emotions, finding powerful support in some surprising places, and how to fill your arsenal with a few secret weapons! Take heart, dear reader, 'fallen-away' is not the end!

 

–Rose Sweet
Catholic Life and Relationship Coach


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Arlene C
Great Read

This was one of the best books I have read. I could relate to so much of what Patti and Roxane talked about. I feel encouraged to never give up praying for my children and grandchildren who have become very lax or non practicing Catholics. I trust in God to stir their hearts while I continue to pray for them.

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Arlene
Excellent book

I can relate to so much of this book. I feel renewed in my prayers for my children who have left the faith. I also loved that the chapter were short, making it an easy read.

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Amber
Two thumbs up

It’s a great read, for all stages! Since I’ve started I have found it easy to keep going, page after page.

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Yvonne DeMouy
Excellent

So far I love it The authors have a good insight on having a child away from the church

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Maureen Rick
What Would Monica Do?

Excellent story,loved the history some of it I was not aware of. A should read for Catholic parents today.

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