What St. Monica Teaches Every Mother

Meet the moms behind some of the Church’s greatest saints.

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August 27, 2026 9:03am EDT

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St. Monica knows what it's like to watch a child stray.

For years, she prayed and she waited, trusting God even when her son seemed far from the faith.

Her perseverance became one of the most powerful examples of a mother's love in the history of the saints.

On the Feast of St. Monica, we're reminded that raising children in the faith isn't about perfection.

It's about faithfully saying "yes" to God, one day at a time.

That's the encouraging message at the heart of Real Moms of Real Saints.

"This book will be helpful for parents who sincerely try to place God at the center of their family."

from the foreword by Antonia Salzano Acutis, mother of St. Carlo Acutis

This inspiring and honest book introduces you to the mothers behind some of the Church’s greatest saints — women who experienced the same joys, worries, setbacks, and hopes that many mothers still face today.

Through their stories, motherhood begins to be seen not just as a responsibility, but as a path to holiness and a vocation that matters more than it can sometimes feel in the ordinary day-to-day.

More than a collection of biographies, Real Moms of Real Saints offers hope, encouragement, and faithful companions for every mother striving to lead her family closer to Christ.

And because St. Monica knew the importance of prayer in motherhood, we’ve paired Real Moms of Real Saints with The Ave Prayer Book for Catholic Mothers — a beautiful collection of prayers and reflections designed to meet moms in the midst of everyday life and help turn ordinary moments into opportunities for grace.

Together, these two resources offer encouragement, practical prayers, and the reminder that God is always at work — even when we cannot yet see the fruit.

Order your set today!