The Life of Saint Monica

The Life of Saint Monica by Emile Bougard is a biographical account of the life of Saint Monica, the mother of Saint Augustine. The book covers Monica's early life, her marriage to Patricius, her struggles with his infidelity and her son's wayward behavior, and her eventual conversion to Christianity. Bougard provides a detailed description of Monica's deep faith, her devotion to prayer and fasting, and her unwavering determination to bring her son to the Christian faith. The book also explores the historical and cultural context of Monica's life, providing insights into the social and religious customs of the time. The Life of Saint Monica is a compelling and inspiring read for anyone interested in the lives of the saints, the history of Christianity, or the power of faith and perseverance.1900. Read St. Monica's life. Learn from this wife and mother how to pray and weep as she did; never to lose hope, and never to be discouraged; and remember that if the young men of the present day are in such imminent danger, it is because their wives and mothers do not weep as they should weep.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.