An Example of Faith and Hope.

 Novena Day One, An Example of Faith and Hope.

We begin with one Our Father, One Hail Mary and One Glory Be to God.

What can we learn from Saint Monica’s faith?

How can we live hopeful lives?

As I am reading about Saint Moncia, I am trying to understand her incredible faith and confidence in God. Lately, I haven’t been committed to my faith. I have strayed and separated myself from the heroic love I once found with all my heart and soul. Expressing my faith and sharing my hopes I am telling a story of a mother, a woman, and a wife who on several occasions has chosen to walk away because of doubt and fear. But Saint Monica reminds me how important it is to persevere and trust in his love, in his words and the assurance of all things that I have ever hoped for. Because when I place my hopes in God’s hands, I understand that nothing is impossible for God and as Saint Monica says; “Nothing is far from God.”

“Monica is a shining example for families today, bringing them courage and hope by guaranteeing that with the grace of God, good will, and perseverance, any difficulty can be overcome in building a true Christian “family founded upon the values of the Gospel.” -Giovanni Falbo.

Her example is that through hardships and trials she remained faithful, she continued to pray and everything she did, she did for her children. Therefore, what we can learn from Saint Monica is that with faith and hope the journey continues and it’s up to us to choose between hope and despair. Faith is an ingredient we need to live hopeful lives, to believe in miracles, to believe in a good future, hope doesn’t give up, hope is ready to persevere and trust. I know that it can be hard to live with faith and hope because not everything goes smoothly and being optimistic all the dam time is exhausting but you must keep going, keep moving forward and live for your children, your families, your friends because life is short. When we are overcome with fear remember to listen to him and hear him say "Stand up, and do not be afraid."

Let us Pray:

Saint Monica you are an example of faith and hope, we pray for your guidance and strength on our journey. May we come to know the true meaning of the spiritual gifts of faith and hope. Amen.

May God Bless Always, Faith, Hope and Love by My Mother Rose.

Written and created by Katie Robinson.