Project Gutenberg 2011-04-24 Public domain in the USA. 60 Forbes, F. A. (Frances Alice) 1869 1936 Forbes, Frances Alice Monica The Life of Saint Monica Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. Produced by David McClamrock "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.) en Monica, Saint, -387 BX Text Browsing: Philosophy & Ethics Browsing: Religion/Spirituality/Paranormal 150363 150301 2024-10-15T09:43:40.648139 2023-09-15T14:29:21.325673 text/html text/html 150356 150294 2024-10-15T09:43:40.882130 2023-09-15T14:29:21.455671 text/html text/html 124419 2024-10-15T09:43:45.641115 application/epub+zip 125326 2024-10-15T09:43:42.735100 application/epub+zip 125326 2024-10-15T09:43:41.507258 application/epub+zip 247970 2024-10-15T09:43:47.756074 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 238124 2024-10-15T09:43:44.947110 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 196205 2022-09-16T12:34:13.096551 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 135136 135125 2024-10-15T09:43:40.373141 2023-09-15T14:29:21.141655 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 135043 2021-01-07T17:41:51 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 51234 2021-01-07T17:41:51 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18697 2024-10-15T09:43:47.881077 application/rdf+xml 13301 2024-10-15T09:43:42.039107 image/jpeg 3867 2024-10-15T09:43:41.770111 image/jpeg 124439 2024-10-15T09:43:40.896124 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia