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"The Monica House crest symbolises these principles with an image of mother and son to represent love and devotion, a man lifting a boulder to symbolise perseverance, books to signify their commitment to faith, and helping hands as a symbol of mutual support within the community. Embodying the house motto, ‘Hope and Perseverance,’ members of Monica House strive to uphold these values and continue St. Monica’s legacy of unwavering commitment to the Augustinian charism" (Villanova College, 2024).
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"The mascot for Monica House is the Lion, symbolizing the strength and courage that St. Monica displayed throughout her life" (Villanova College, 2024).
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Resources
- Saint Monica" ... Monica had at least three children who survived infancy. The oldest, Augustine, is the most famous. At the time of his father’s death, Augustine was 17 and a rhetoric student in Carthage ... "
- St. Monica: The Patron Saint of Mothers"Born in the 4th century, St. Monica is recognized as the patron saint of mothers. Her faith and dedication to motherhood played a pivotal role in the spiritual formation of one of the most brilliant philosophers and well-known saints of all time – Saint Augustine, her son ... "
