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EPISODE · Sep 2, 2025 · 14 MIN

St Monica - Tears That Moved Heaven

from Voices of the Saints · host First Brick Media

For nearly two decades, St. Monica wept and prayed for her son Augustine — a brilliant mind consumed by pride, lust, and false beliefs. Her battle wasn’t fought with swords or in courts, but on her knees, with tears that soaked the earth and reached heaven.In this episode, journey through Monica’s perseverance: her endurance of a difficult marriage, her tireless pursuit of Augustine across cities and seas, and the prayers that seemed unanswered — until God’s timing brought one of history’s greatest conversions.From sorrow to triumph, from tears to grace, discover how the relentless love of a mother shaped the faith of a saint.🎧 Best experienced with headphones for full sound design immersion. This episode is based on accounts from the Coptic Synaxarium, early church tradition, and other historical sources. While we’ve done our best to ensure accuracy and reverence, some elements have been adapted or dramatized for narrative and production purposes. Our goal is to honour the spirit and message of the saints while making their stories engaging and accessible to modern listeners. 

For nearly two decades, St. Monica wept and prayed for her son Augustine — a brilliant mind consumed by pride, lust, and false beliefs. Her battle wasn’t fought with swords or in courts, but on her knees, with tears that soaked the earth and reached heaven. In this episode, journey through Monica’s perseverance: her endurance of a difficult marriage, her tireless pursuit of Augustine across cities and seas, and the prayers that seemed unanswered — until God’s timing brought one of history’s g...

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