Catholic Mass Today | Saint Monica’s Tears and Hope | August 27

Welcome to the Catholic Mass Today | August 27, 2025 | Memorial of Saint Monica. On this Wednesday of Ordinary Time, we gather in prayer to honor Saint Monica, a woman of unshakable faith, whose ceaseless prayers and tears for her son Augustine led to one of the greatest conversions in the history of the Church. She is the model of persevering prayer, of a mother’s love transformed into intercession, and of authentic holiness lived quietly but powerfully. In today’s liturgy: • First Reading (1 Thessalonians 2:9-13): Saint Paul reminds the community that the Gospel was preached not as empty words, but as the living Word of God, at work in those who believe. • Gospel (Matthew 23:27-32): Jesus rebukes the Pharisees, warning against hypocrisy—outward beauty masking inward corruption. His challenge echoes to us today: will we live in appearances, or will we allow God to transform us in truth? • Homily and Reflection: The voice of Paul, the challenge of Christ, and the tears of Monica come together in one powerful lesson: authenticity, perseverance, and trust in grace can change lives. Saint Monica’s story is a testimony that no prayer is ever lost. She prayed for years for her restless son Augustine, followed him across cities, and offered her tears to God. At last, her faith was rewarded: Augustine was baptized, transformed, and became one of the greatest saints of the Church. Her life teaches us to persevere, even when hope seems far away. This Mass invites us to bring our own intentions to the altar, to intercede for those we love, and to ask Saint Monica to help us remain faithful in prayer. ⏰ TIMELINE 00:00 Greeting and Introduction 03:20 Penitential Act and Opening Prayer 07:45 First Reading – 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13 12:40 Responsorial Psalm 15:00 Gospel – Matthew 23:27-32 20:15 Homily and Reflection: Authentic Faith and Saint Monica 33:00 Prayers of the Faithful 38:15 Spiritual Communion (St. Alphonsus Liguori) 44:20 Prayer of Offering and Angelus 52:10 Prayer to Saint Michael and Guardian Angel 58:40 Life, Legacy, and Conversion through Saint Monica 1:10:00 Closing Prayer and Final Blessing If this Holy Mass strengthened your faith: • Subscribe to receive daily Catholic Mass, reflections, and prayers. • Like this video if it helped you grow spiritually. • Share this Mass with family and friends so that the Word of God may reach more hearts. • Comment below your intentions: who is your “Augustine”? For whom do you pray without ceasing? We would love to pray with you. Your prayer may inspire others never to lose hope. catholic mass today, holy mass today, daily catholic mass august 27 2025, memorial of saint monica, saint monica catholic mass, daily mass st monica, st monica and st augustine, perseverance in prayer catholic, saint monica tears of intercession, st monica conversion of st augustine, catholic homily saint monica, daily catholic reflection august 27, gospel reading matthew 23 27 32, hypocrisy and authenticity gospel, saint paul thessalonians reading, catholic church daily liturgy, catholic eucharist online, catholic daily devotion, saint monica patron saint of mothers, catholic saints daily #CatholicMassToday #DailyMass #HolyMass #SaintMonica #GospelOfTheDay #CatholicChurch #FaithAndPrayer #PerseveranceInPrayer Share this daily Mass on WhatsApp if something inside you was stirred. You didn’t arrive here by chance. It was God. Because He still speaks… And daily Mass is one of His most powerful ways to do it. Subscribe if you felt this word wasn’t just for you, but also for someone who needs to hear His voice again. This Mass is not entertainment. It’s not just another video. It’s a sacred moment. An invisible altar between your soul and heaven. An invitation to wake up. Turn on notifications if you’re seeking to hear God every day, not just when things go wrong. We’re not here to give you pretty phrases. We’re here to remind you of what the world has forgotten: that daily Mass is fire, it’s truth, it’s food for the soul. If something moved within you during this celebration, write it in the comments: “I need daily Mass” That tells us you’re not here out of habit… but out of spiritual hunger. Subscribe if you’re tired of living on autopilot and want to begin each day in the presence of God, with a Mass that doesn’t put you to sleep—but sets your heart on fire.    / @amen360-en   And share this Mass with someone who needs to reconnect with what truly matters. Because when even one soul listens to Mass with faith, all of heaven moves. This is just the beginning. And tomorrow… there’s more.