O Almighty God, full of goodness and compassion, you mercifully accepted the
prayers and tears of Saint Monica and poured an abundance of your grace upon her son,
drawing him to yourself in the midst of Divine Providence. Through her intercession, I come before you now, humbly seeking the same abundant grace for my (son/daughter). In your untiring love, restore (him/her) to Christ and Your Church, through whom you give every grace and blessing. Loving Father, I beg for myself also the grace never to part from you by my sins. Trusting in the providential care you have for all your children, I ask you to continue to draw me more securely into your Fatherly embrace. I make this prayer through our Lord Jesus Christ your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. Amen.

Blessed Monica, you who occupy a privileged place in Heaven, by the power of your proven intercession obtain for my (son/daughter) the grace of an intimate friendship with Jesus Christ in this life and glory with Him forever in the life to come. Amen.