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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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- 1019 Monica"Monica was born in the year 332. Thagaste is given as her birthplace, and this is based less on historical evidence and more on the presumption that she was raised in the district where later she wed. During her infancy, Christians were just emerging from the period when they kept their religion secret for fear of persecution ... "
- 1021 Monica and Augustine"Although there was much about the life of Monica that was heroic and saintly, there are other factors that have made scholars question her motives. For example, why did she not persist with having Augustine baptised as a youngster, especially during his illness? Did she lack charity when she helped to dismiss the concubine with whom Augustine had lived for over thirteen years? ... "
- 3354 Monica"The mother of St Augustine, and a great influence upon him. When she was about twenty-two years of age, Monica was married to Patricius, aged 40 and one of the city magistrates at Tagaste. Patricius did not follow any religion. He was also violent and loose living. His main assets were that he was from a good family and could be generous at times. Following the marriage Monica shared her house with her mother-in-law which was a constant source of friction. Patricius did not change with the marriage. ..."
- 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 ... "
- Saint Monica"Saint Monica ... was not a member of the Augustinian Order. Nonetheless, she has always held a special place among Augustinians because of her relationship with her son and her profound influence on his conversion ... "
- Monica's Last Days | The Confessions"In that day said my mother, "Son, for myself, I have no longer any pleasure in anything in this life. What I want here further, and why I am here, I know not, now that my hopes in this world are satisfied ... "
- Monica: The Saint who helped her sinful son to sanctity"If it weren't for the writings of St. Augustine, her son, we would know next to nothing about St. Monica."
