Memorial of saint Monika.

God, who has put love in the hearts of mothers for their children, be with you.
I present to us the model of a mother who never had the position of a “celebrity” but always acted as a mother who loves, sacrifices, and prays. A mother who believes in God’s ability to change hearts and lives! A woman who perseveres in faith, a woman who could accompany her son on his life journey; although it was a difficult journey, in the end, it became a victorious journey.

Jesus, you have endured life’s joys and sorrows. Lord, have mercy on us.
You were always ready for the hour the Father had set.

You called us to follow your way. Lord, have mercy on us.

You may have already figured out who I am talking about and who it represents for today’s society that wants to see a woman only as always the best beauty, missing in one way or another, a woman who works hard only for “me,” a woman who is available for “me,” a woman as an object, a woman as a commodity, a woman who deserves, just not as a feminine mother, as an exemplary mother.
Saint Monica, mother of the great sinner and Saint Augustine! Again, not a “celebrity” but a real-thinking woman who once accepted the role of the profession of wife and mother. And although her role as wife was not fulfilled, because she had a fate for many women, when after years she is rejected by her husband, because she may no longer be twenty but something more, she may have lost her “figure” when her child was born, or she may no longer have a taste for various superficial marital games and the like . . Nevertheless, she does not cease to be responsible for the one who has become the fruit of the marriage relationship. She has not ceased to be a responsible mother who has given everything for the child’s salvation, for whom she feels responsible. She was direct and open.
Thus, she becomes a role model for today’s mothers, who, unlike her, are often silent about the way of life that Augustine led. Kind and companionable, illegitimate child. And in those times when Christianity was barely making its way into society, she was not afraid to say to her son “non licet Tibi” – it is not permitted to associate this word with the most powerful word – the word of prayer. Persistent and unceasing! So today, I said perhaps more than was necessary. The wise will understand that today is the day for all mothers who patiently pray for lost children, and are a challenge to all who do not pray!