"St. Monica did not stop praying... and God worked the miracle"
Offer a Mass to the Lord for the conversion of your sons and daughters or loved ones, trusting in the powerful intercession of St. Monica.
Offer a Mass for your son and give him to God
Why offer a Mass for the conversion of sons and daughters?
In many homes there are hearts of mothers, fathers and grandparents who suffer when they see their sons and daughters away from the faith, trapped in paths of darkness, indifference or spiritual rebellion.
The Holy Mass is the most sublime offering that we can present to God. In it, Christ gives himself anew out of love for humanity. To unite our intentions to the Sacrifice of the Altar is an act of faith and trust in divine mercy.
💬 “The son of so many tears could not be lost” — said a bishop to St. Monica. So also your prayers are not in vain.
👉 You may offer the Mass:
- For the conversion of a son or a daughter who has turned away from God.
- For those who live in addictions, rebellion or sin.
- For young people without spiritual direction.
- For the inner healing of sons and daughters.
- For family unity and faith in the home.
The story of St. Monica - Persevering mother
St. Monica lived in the 4th century in North Africa. She was a wife and mother, and faced great suffering in her family life. Her husband had a difficult character and was a pagan. Her son Augustine, gifted with great intelligence, fell into intellectual pride, immorality and joined sects far from the Christian faith.
For almost 20 years, Monica prayed with tears for her son’s conversion. Never losing hope, she accompanied Augustine with love, steadfastness and silent prayer. Finally, the Lord touched Augustine’s heart through St. Ambrose, and he not only converted, but became a bishop, a doctor of the Church and one of the great saints of Christian history.
👉 Her testimony is living proof that God hears the plea of a believing mother.
How to offer a Mass with ACN?
- With your offering, you not only place on the Altar of the Lord a concrete intention for your sons or daughters, but you are also helping missionary priests who celebrate the Eucharist in places of great need and persecution.
- Every Mass offered is an act of love and faith that transcends.
✔️ Complete the intention form
✔️ Choose the number of Masses you wish to offer
✔️ Receive confirmation and spiritual accompanimen
🙏 The Masses will be celebrated by priests in need in vulnerable communities. With your contribution, they also receive help to continue their mission.
Make your Mass offering now
The Mass is the greatest gift we can offer. Allow a priest, supported by your generosity, to celebrate a Eucharist for your intention during this Marian Solemnity. Your supplication will be heard at the altar, and it will also be a relief and hope for communities in need.
You are not alone. Like St. Monica, you too can touch the Heart of God with your prayer and your offering.
✨ May your act of love be a seed of conversion in the lives of your children.
Prayer to St. Monica for the conversion of sons and daughters
Saint Monica, suffering and persevering mother,
you who wept for years for the conversion of your son Augustine,
and saw in life the marvelous work of God in him,
intercede today for my sons and daughters (mention names),
so that they may turn their eyes to the Lord,
be freed from all evil
and walk with faith towards eternal life.
Pray for suffering mothers and fathers,
for divided families,
and for those who have strayed from Christ.
Saint Monica, you who knew how to wait with love,
strengthen my hope.
Amen
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