Our Mission
Our children need us on our knees.
Growing up today isn't easy: our children have to navigate an oversexualized world that wants to corrode their innocence and faith. Temptations begin far earlier than we expect. Parental controls and hard conversations matter, but they're never enough on their own. Our children need greater assistance.
Saint Monica knew what her young, rebellious son Augustine needed most: steadfast prayers. For seventeen years she wept and prayed for her son's conversion. After years of waywardness, Augustine returned to God and became one of the greatest saints the Church has ever known.
Following the example of Monica, we must come to God with fervent prayers for our children. We hope and believe that He will guide them home.
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A Prayer to Carry
Prayers for the mothers who wait.
Five prayers, gathered here for you. Choose whichever one your heart needs today.
Exemplary Mother of the great Augustine, you perseveringly pursued your wayward son — not with wild threats, but with prayerful cries to heaven. Intercede for all mothers in our day, so that they may learn to draw their children to God; teach them how to remain close to their children, even the prodigal sons and daughters who have sadly gone astray.
Dear Saint Monica, troubled wife and mother, many sorrows pierced your heart during your lifetime, yet you never despaired or lost faith. With confidence, persistence, and profound faith, you prayed daily for the conversion of your beloved husband, Patricius, and your beloved son, Augustine.
Grant me that same fortitude, patience, and trust in the Lord. Intercede for me, dear Saint Monica, that God may favorably hear my plea for — [ state your petition here ]
and grant me the grace to accept His will in all things, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
Traditional Catholic devotionSaint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
Traditional Catholic prayerBegin with the Sign of the Cross, the Apostles' Creed, one Our Father, three Hail Marys (for faith, hope, and charity), and a Glory Be. Then pray five decades, each an Our Father, ten Hail Marys, and a Glory Be, meditating on one set of Mysteries.
Joyful (Monday, Saturday): the Annunciation, the Visitation, the Nativity, the Presentation, the Finding in the Temple. Sorrowful (Tuesday, Friday): the Agony in the Garden, the Scourging at the Pillar, the Crowning with Thorns, the Carrying of the Cross, the Crucifixion. Glorious (Wednesday, Sunday): the Resurrection, the Ascension, the Descent of the Holy Spirit, the Assumption, the Coronation of Mary. Luminous (Thursday): the Baptism of Jesus, the Wedding at Cana, the Proclamation of the Kingdom, the Transfiguration, the Institution of the Eucharist.
Traditional Catholic devotionBegin with an Our Father, a Hail Mary, and the Apostles' Creed. On the large bead before each decade, pray:
"Eternal Father, I offer You the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world."
On the ten small beads of each decade, pray:
"For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world."
Repeat for all five decades, then conclude, three times:
"Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world."
Traditional Catholic devotionIllustrious virgin and martyr, Saint Philomena, behold me prostrate before the throne whereupon it has pleased the Most Holy Trinity to place thee. Full of confidence in thy protection, I entreat thee to intercede for me with God; from the heights of Heaven deign to cast a glance upon thy humble client. Spouse of Christ, sustain me in suffering, fortify me in temptation, protect me in the dangers surrounding me, obtain for me the graces necessary to me, and in particular — [ state your petition here ] — above all, assist me at the hour of my death.
We beseech Thee, O Lord, to grant us the pardon of our sins by the intercession of Saint Philomena, virgin and martyr, who was always pleasing in Thy sight by her eminent chastity and by the profession of every virtue. Amen.
Traditional Catholic devotion