Question

As Augustine weeps under the fig tree, what noise does he hear! The voice of his mother echoing down a nearby hill. Complete and total silence. Baby birds singing. The voice of a child from a nearby house. Question 34 (1 point) Augustine's mother claimed that she desired to live a little longer for this reason: To find Augustine's long lost father. To see Augustine become Christian. To meet her grandchildren. To witness the fall of Rome.

Answer 1

The voice of his mother echoing down the nearby hill.

Saint Monica, the mother of Saint Augustine, is the epitome of inexhaustible love for Her child. It was Monica's motherly care and concerns, specifically her cries and prays, which prevented Augustine's stubbornness, stupidity, and blatant sin from ruining His life. It is important to note that when Augustine started deviating from desirable forms of behaviours and fled for Rome, Monica embarked on a relentless quest for Her son. She took Her parental issues to God and prayed, fasted, and wept over Her son’s obstinate behaviours. She was then consoled by a bishop who said, “the child of those tears shall never perish.” It is important to know that due to Monica's perseverance, Augustine converted to Christianity under St. Ambrose, bishop of Milan, post 17 long years.

A. 35 To see Augustine become Christian

It is important to note that Saint Monica as a mother only wanted good for her child, Saint Augustine. It pained Her immensely to see Augustine exhibiting stubbornness and obstinate forms of behaviours. Due to her perseverance Augustine did become a Saint. She relentlessly persevered only to see Her child become Saintly.