The Life of Saint Monica (1919)

The Life of Saint Monica is a book written by Frances A. Forbes and published in 1919. The book is a biography of Saint Monica, a Christian saint who lived in the fourth century. Monica is known for her steadfast faith, her devotion to prayer, and her role in the conversion of her son, Saint Augustine. The book provides a detailed account of Monica's life, from her childhood in North Africa to her marriage to a pagan man named Patricius. Despite the challenges she faced in her marriage, Monica remained faithful to her Christian beliefs and continued to pray for her husband's conversion. The book also explores Monica's relationship with her son Augustine, who initially rejected Christianity and lived a life of sin. Monica never gave up hope for her son's salvation and continued to pray for him. Eventually, Augustine converted to Christianity and became one of the most influential theologians in the history of the Church. Throughout the book, Forbes emphasizes Monica's virtues of perseverance, faith, and love. The Life of Saint Monica is a testament to the power of prayer and the importance of never giving up hope, even in the face of adversity.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.