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Monica – Power of a Praying Parent

Published: August 24, 2021

What a remarkable parent – Monica never gave up on her family.  Her son Augustine recognised the power of her prayers and is reputed to have said, ‘Save me, Lord, but not yet.’  After 17 years of his mother’s praying Augustine returned to Christianity!

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