A Novena for the Conversion of a Loved One: Through the Intercession of St. Monica and St. Augustine (Bringing Every Need to God: A Catholic Novena Series)

When someone you love is far from God, the grief can be quiet, deep, and long-lasting.This Catholic novena was written for those who are praying for the conversion of a son or daughter, spouse, parent, friend, or other loved one who has drifted from the faith, rejected the Church, or seems spiritually far away. Rooted in the witness of St. Monica and St. Augustine, this book offers nine days of prayer, meditation, Scripture, and surrender for those carrying one of the heaviest intentions of the heart.Inside, you will find:a full 9-day novena for the conversion of a loved onesubstantial daily meditations on prayer, grace, waiting, surrender, and hopereflections on St. Monica, St. Augustine, St. John Henry Newman, and the mystery of conversiona litany for the conversion of a loved onetraditional and original prayers for specific conversion intentionsprayers for parents, spouses, and those who have prayed for years without visible answeran examination of conscience for those praying for another’s conversionRosary meditations for the conversion intentiona closing act of surrender to God’s mercyThis is not a book of easy answers or emotional slogans. It is a reverent, substantial devotional for Catholics who know what it means to keep praying when nothing seems to change. It speaks honestly about free will, grace, suffering, long waiting, and the hidden work of God in the soul.Whether you are praying for:an adult child who has left the faitha spouse who no longer believesa friend or relative far from the sacramentssomeone elderly or dyingor a loved one whose soul you have carried before God for many yearsThis novena will help you pray with greater confidence, honesty, and peace.If you have ever whispered the same prayer for years and wondered whether God still sees, this book was written for you. Read more