Saint Jerome (c. 347 – 420 CE) was a Christian theologian and historian known for his translation of the Bible into Latin, which became known as the Vulgate. He is considered one of the four great doctors of the Western Church, along with Augustine, Ambrose and Gregory the Great.
Saint Jerome was born in Stridon, a town on the border between present-day Croatia and Slovenia. He was educated in Rome and later became a monk, spending time in various monasteries in Rome and Egypt. He was known for his asceticism and scholarship, and his work in translating the Bible into Latin was groundbreaking.
Saint Jerome is celebrated on September 30th as his feast day. On this day, Catholics and other Christians honor his life and legacy. His contributions to the Church are celebrated, especially his work translating the Bible into Latin, which made the text more accessible to a wider audience. His intellectual and spiritual pursuits are also celebrated as he was known for his deep devotion to God and his commitment to academic pursuits.
Here is a prayer from St. Jerome:
"O Lord, show me Your mercy and make my heart rejoice. I am like the man on the way to Jericho, who was overtaken by robbers, wounded and left for dead. O Good Samaritan, come to my aid, I am like the sheep that have gone astray. O Good Shepherd, seek me and bring me home according to Your will. Let me dwell in Your house all the days of my life and praise You forever and ever with those who they're there."
