SAINT MONICA

SAINT MONICA

by

J. A. Fullerton

 

Saint Monica was married but not very happy

For her husband was violent and often very snappy

Her habit of prayer would make him see red

But by her sweetness and patience to God he was led.

 

Among the wives and mothers of her own native town

She exercised great influence on those troubled and housebound

For they knew she suffered in all like they did

And by her word and example for their soul she made a bid.

 

Saint Monica gave birth to three children as well

And her hardest task was stopping the eldest from going to hell

For Augustine was wayward and fell into grievous sin

But by the loving care of a mother his soul she did win.

 

A holy bishop told Monica to allay all her fears

"For no child shall perish after all of those tears"

And Augustine was turned from a life that was taint

To become a priest then a bishop and finally a great saint.