Late August feast days highlight the power of prayer in all circumstances. From St. Monica and St. Augustine to St. Pius X and Our Lady of Knock, here are a few ways to tap into this grace as we prepare for a busy fall season.
St. Monica is known for her ardent and unceasing prayers for her son who, for many years, lived a debaucherous life while espousing beliefs opposing the Catholic faith. After seemingly endless pleas to God, St. Monica’s prayers were miraculously answered. Not only did her son return to the faith, but he also became a priest, bishop, saint and Doctor of the Church. Do you have a child who has left the Church or needs to be strengthened in the faith? Begin or renew your prayers in honor of the Aug. 27 and 28 feast days of St. Monica and St. Augustine. Join “Millions of Monicas” for an hour of guided prayer every Monday at St. Paul the Apostle Church in Greensboro, where dozens of women have found solace through prayer and the realization that they aren’t alone in their concern for their children’s souls. As the only “Millions of Monicas” group in the state, the Triad chapter is holding an open house at 5:45 p.m. Monday, Aug. 28, in St. Paul the Apostle’s parish hall prior to the group’s weekly scheduled prayer from 7 to 8 p.m. Mondays in the church. For more information, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..