How often does a woman get to say that she prayed for her son and he became, not only a Catholic, but a priest, bishop, saint, Doctor of the Church, and one of the founding fathers of Western civilization? What unimaginable power there is in the tears and prayers of St. Monica (feast day: Aug. 27)!
The patient, persevering prayer of St. Monica (feast day: Aug. 27) made all the difference. It will affect the Church and the world until the end of the world.