{"product_id":"what-would-monica-do","title":"What Would Monica Do?","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHope and healing for those with a loved one who has left the Faith.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Monica was the loving mother of St. Augustine, Catholic theologian and Doctor of the Church.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile 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!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat Would Monica Do?\u003c\/em\u003e, two mothers, authors, and lovers of St. Monica offer\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eguidance, practical advice, and prayers for navigating the difficulty of losing a loved one to the world\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethrough their reflections on St. Monica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith this resource of inspiration and consolation, readers will learn:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe story of St. Monica’s faithfulness to God and selfless love for her child.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHow to navigate the grief of watching a loved one leave the Faith.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePrayers to offer for the conversion of children and grandchildren living contrary to the Catholic Faith.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHow to let go of anger and unforgiveness to allow your heart to be filled with peace and comfort.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHow to set an example of faith that draws non-believers to Catholicism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAnd more!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat Would Monica Do?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis the friend and guide that you need to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efind peace and consolation in a relationship with your heavenly Father even while experiencing tremendous grief and disappointment\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSt. Monica, pray for us!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e– Kathleen Beckman, Author of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Family Guide to Spiritual Warfare\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePraying for Priests\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e– Ralph Martin S.T.D., Director of Graduate Theology Programs in the New Evangelization Sacred Heart Major Seminary, Archdiocese of Detroit\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhile 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!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e– Rose Sweet, Catholic Life and Relationship Coach\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ascension Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47815412187379,"sku":"433-9781954881525","price":29.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0751\/0294\/5523\/files\/WhatWouldMonicaDo_340d1366-bab8-4f21-9260-969ce8021df7.webp?v=1759258332","url":"https:\/\/standrewschurchsupply.biz\/products\/what-would-monica-do","provider":"St. Andrew’s Book, Gift, \u0026 Church Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}