[Gophack]

I choose St. Monica, the mother of St. Augustine. I was confirmed as an adult when I was pregnant with my first child. My sponsor suggested St. Monica because it was through her faith and constant prayers that her son, St. Augustine of Hippo, was converted to Christianity after leading a wild life. She is also one of the patron saints of mothers, and I was focused on motherhood because I was pregnant.

[Okies love Dubya 2]

I was reading through the replies, and was wondering if I would see St. Monica. What a strong and loving woman she must have been! My confirmation name is Mary (my first name--I go by my middle name). I was named for the Blessed Mother and a nun that my mother was particularly fond of in grade school (her name was sister Mary Matthew, so my mom named me Mary and my brother Matthew). I am particularly fond of confirmation names that reflect mothers, such as Mary, Monica, Anne, etc. I guess I just didn't realize how much this kind of stuff means to me until I became a parent!