20/08/2026
Third Day of the Novena to St. Augustine
In Deum,
With grateful and prayerful hearts, we continue this third day of our Novena to our Holy Father, St. Augustine, as we journey closer to the celebration of his glorious feast.
Today, we reflect on St. Augustine’s deep life of prayer. In his search for truth and wisdom, he discovered that prayer was not simply a moment of speaking to God, but a way of opening his heart to God’s presence and guidance. Through prayer, his restless heart found direction, peace, and strength.
May St. Augustine teach us to make prayer an essential part of our daily lives. May we learn to listen to God with humble hearts, to trust Him in times of difficulty, and to seek His wisdom in every decision we make. May our prayers lead us not only to know God more deeply but also to love and serve Him through our lives.
As a community of faith, may this novena deepen our prayer life, strengthen our unity, and renew our commitment to live according to God’s truth and wisdom. May we always remember that a heart that sincerely seeks God will never be far from His loving presence.
Holy Father St. Augustine, pray for us!
St. Monica, pray for us!
Our Lady of Consolation, pray for us!