St. Monica’s Tears & the Power of Prayer | First Saturday Devotion & Fatima Message

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In this powerful reflection, we meditate on the life of Saint Monica, the mother whose tears and prayers brought about the conversion of her son, Saint Augustine, one of the greatest saints in Church history. The Church teaches that Monica gave birth to Augustine twice—once in the flesh, and again through grace. Through years of sorrow, perseverance, and unwavering faith, she obtained his rebirth in Christ. Her example stands as a profound witness to the power of prayer, especially for those far from the Faith. This message is deeply connected to: The Gospel of the widow’s son raised from the dead The sorrowful yet hopeful love of Holy Mother Church The devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary The urgent call for conversion of souls, especially in light of Our Lady of Fatima As we reflect on this First Saturday devotion and prepare for the Fatima anniversary (May 13), we are reminded to pray fervently: “O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to heaven, especially those most in need of Thy mercy.” Let this be a call to action: never stop praying for loved ones who are far from God. Like St. Monica, your tears may be the instrument of their salvation. 🙏 Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us. St. Monica, pray for us. St. Augustine, pray for us. 00:00 – Opening Prayer (In the Name of the Father…) 00:12 – Reception into the Church During Eastertide 00:29 – Feast of St. Monica & First Saturday Devotion 00:46 – Life of St. Monica: Tears for Her Son 01:01 – Conversion of Her Pagan Husband 01:10 – “Two Births” of St. Augustine Explained 01:44 – Tears That Brought Rebirth in Christ 02:03 – Gospel of the Widow’s Son 02:26 – St. Augustine’s Interpretation of the Gospel 02:39 – The Church Weeping for Lost Souls 03:20 – The Immaculate Heart of Mary & the Cross 03:42 – “Behold Thy Mother” Explained 04:02 – First Saturday Reparation Devotion 04:21 – Fatima & the Call to Conversion 04:38 – Need for the Sacraments 04:46 – The Fatima Prayer 05:01 – Final Invocation & Closing Prayer For more please visit http://www.institute-christ-king.org/wausau-sermons & remember to say 3 Hail Marys for the priest 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 Support Catholic Businesses here - https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ Sensus Fidelium Press - https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ Sensus Fidelium Apps - https://sensusfidelium.tv/ Support Sensus Fidelium - https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 Donations to Sensus Fidelium is 501(c)3 tax deductible #StMonica #StAugustine #CatholicFaith #Fatima #ImmaculateHeart #CatholicSermon #Conversion #Rosary #TraditionalCatholic #PrayForSouls #CatholicTeaching #FirstSaturday #OurLadyOfFatima

Topics

• Prayer
• Daily Devotionals