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Church of SS. Cosmas and Damian St. Jerome Priest and Doctor
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| History: Saint Jerome was born at
Stridon in Dalmatia around the year 340. He studied the classical authors at
Rome and was baptized there. He embraced a life of asceticism and went to
the East where he was ordained a priest. Returning to Rome, he became a
secretary to Pope Damasus. At Rome he began to translate the Holy Scriptures
into Latin and to promote the monastic life. Eventually he settled in
Bethlehem where he served the needs of the Church. He wrote many works,
especially commentaries on Holy Scripture. He died at Bethlehem in 420. His feast is celebrated on
September 30th. Prayer: Father, you gave St. Jerome delight in his study of holy scripture. May your people find in your word the food of salvation and the fountain of life We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. The Liturgy of the Hours According to the Roman Rite, Catholic Book Publishing Co., New York, (C) 1975, Volume IV, pp. 1447, 1449. |
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