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Lastly, of all of us Thy servants, O Lord (whom on occasion of Thy own gift Thou sufferest to speak), us, who before her sleeping in Thee lived united together, having received the grace of Thy baptism, did she so take care of, as though she had been mother of us all; so served us, as though she had been child to us all.
Source Confessions, Book Ix, §19 · 📖 Read the full passage
✨ To meditate on today
According to Saint Augustine, his mother, Saint Monica, took care of all who lived with her as if they were her own children, and served them with as much regard as if each had been her father. Today, give thanks for someone who has surrounded you with care, and offer the same attention to someone around you: a meal, a service, a listening ear.
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