02115cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000470011324500290016026400510018930000470024033600260028733700260031333800360033950000310037550800330040652012450043953400450168465300240172985600430175399900170179635941UtSlPG20260610133824.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBX1 aForbes, F. A.q(Frances Alice),d1869-193614aThe Life of Saint Monica 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2011-04-24  aProduced by David McClamrock  a"The Life of Saint Monica" by F. A. Forbes is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book narrates the life of Saint Monica, focusing on her role as a devoted mother and her unwavering faith, even amidst personal struggles and a challenging marital life with her pagan husband, Patricius. Monica's journey ultimately revolves around her relationship with her son, St. Augustine, highlighting themes of maternal love, perseverance, and faith.  The opening of the book introduces us to the early life of Monica in Tagaste, where she is raised in a Christian household. As the narrative unfolds, we see her character shaped by the struggles of living with a pagan husband and the concerns for her children, particularly Augustine, who gradually drifts away from his Christian upbringing. Monica’s gentle strength and the challenges she faces, including her husband's temper and the societal influences on her children, set the stage for her relentless prayers and hopes for their spiritual well-being. The opening highlights her unwavering commitment to her faith and her deep love for her family, foreshadowing the pivotal role she plays in Augustine's eventual conversion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aMonica, Saint, -38740uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35941  c76784d76784