Novena to St. Monica

AUGUST 19 – 27, 2026

In the days leading up to the feast of St. Monica (August 27), we reflect on her perseverance and faith through domestic challenges as a wife and mother.

How to pray to St. Monica

As our Franciscan Friars remember you and your loved ones in this Novena, we invite you to reflect on how we can show compassion to our spouses and children, while acknowledging their struggles.

St. Monica’s gift to us

Domestic perseverance is St. Monica’s gift to us.

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How to pray to St. Monica

As our Franciscan Friars remember you and your loved ones in this Novena, we invite you to reflect on how we can show compassion to our spouses and children, while acknowledging their struggles.