St. Monica (C. 332-387): Model of Christian Mothers

The famous persevering mother whose prayers, patience and good example at last obtained the conversion of her wayward son – the great St. Augustine – as well as her pagan husband and her mother-in-law. Includes her childhood, difficult marriage, anguish over Augustine, constancy and – in the end – her joy at his conversion. A magnificent story of prayer finally answered! Impr. 115 pgs 4 Illus, PB