St. Jerome
St. Jerome
Jeromewas a presbyter, confessor, theologian and historian. He was the son of Eusebius, born at Stridon, a village near Emona on the border of Dalmatia and Pannonia, then part of northeastern Italy. He is best known for his translation of most of the Bible into Latin, and his commentaries on the Gospels. His list of writings is extensive...
ProfessionSaint
catholic doubt favors
Without doubt, the Lord grants all favors which are asked of Him in Mass, provided they be fitting for us.
scripture inquiry christianity
Make knowledge of the Scripture your love ... Live with them, meditate on them, make them the sole object of your knowledge and inquiries.
bible ignorance sacred-scripture
Ignorance of the Scriptures is ignorance of Christ.
life-is-short things-in-life bigger
There are things in life that are bigger than ourselves. Life is short, live it well.
heaven soul catholic
Be at peace with your own soul, then heaven and earth will be at peace with you.
swim scripture drink
The Scriptures are shallow enough for a babe to come and drink without fear of drowning and deep enough for theologians to swim in without ever reaching the bottom.
grants offers asks
It is our part to seek, His to grant what we ask; ours to make a beginning, His to bring it to completion; ours to offer what we can, His to finish what we cannot.
praying speak
When we pray we speak to God; but when we read, God speaks to us.