Dear St. 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;
your prayers were answered.
Grant Maria V. that same fortitude, patience,
and trust in the Lord.
Intercede for Maria V., dear St. Monica,
that God may favorably hear my plea for
for the resoration of a healthy married life for Maria V., that your fervrant prayers would bring about the faithfulness of her husband,
and grant her 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.